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G904 SWL

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

253,747 mi
Last recorded253,747 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG904 SWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2019 253,747 miles

Brake performance not tested due to prop condition and fuel leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested unable to run vehicle long enough due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Fuel system component leaking dripping off oil filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative switch stuck (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting three areas on outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor rusting through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor rusted through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 247,996 miles

Central Oil leak ()

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 247,996 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering tow bar (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2) DANGEROUS

Central Oil leak ()

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 245,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 240,683 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 233,065 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 225,454 miles

Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 May 2013 225,454 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 215,741 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 204,917 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 195,299 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 191,401 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 191,385 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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G904 SWL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G904 SWL, 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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G904 SWL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 October 1989.

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