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G877 YRL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,637 mi
Last recorded100,637 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG877 YRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 100,637 miles

Bonnet release sticking

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear universal joint worn

Pass 20 Jan 2012 98,697 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet cable u/s

front bumper damaged!

front prop rear u/j slight play!

front propshaft splines worn!

oil leak on transfer box

rear axle corroding!

Fail 11 Jan 2012 98,691 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet cable u/s

front bumper damaged!

front prop rear u/j slight play!

front propshaft splines worn!

oil leak on transfer box

rear axle corroding!

Pass 12 Jan 2011 96,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front propshaft splines worn!

o/s/f axle arm bush (rear) deteriorating!

rear coil spring corroding!

Fail 5 Jan 2011 96,992 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front propshaft splines worn!

o/s/f axle arm bush (rear) deteriorating!

rear coil spring corroding!

Pass 30 Oct 2009 94,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 94,323 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 94,317 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front propshaft play in splines

fuel leak underbonnett

n/s/r shock absorber in poor condition

o/s/r tyre slight perishing!

oil leak engine area!

rear number plate deteriorating!

Pass 21 Oct 2008 92,238 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 92,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

"c" arm byushes in poor condition

fuel leak around no 4 injector

leak pas resorvoir

Pass 10 Oct 2007 90,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front propshaft "rear" uj slight play

Fail 9 Oct 2007 90,700 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front propshaft "rear" uj slight play

Pass 4 Oct 2006 88,183 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 88,182 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/s/f sidelight lens missing!

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Oct 2005 85,487 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 85,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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G877 YRL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G877 YRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G877 YRL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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