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G90 WWC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

125,651 mi
Last recorded125,651 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG90 WWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 125,651 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 124,645 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 124,381 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front radius arm bushes worn

front swivels leaking

rear cross member has surface corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2020 124,380 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint deformed to the extent that steering is affected steering stiff (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front radius arm bushes worn

front swivels leaking

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear cross member has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2019 124,002 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 21 Feb 2019 123,995 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

slight tightness in steering system

Fail 17 Dec 2018 123,987 miles

Front Headlamp insecure both lamps retaining rings (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire injection pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

swivel hubs weeping

Pass 8 Dec 2017 123,342 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 121,998 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 121,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 121,099 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 121,099 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 117,869 miles

corrosion front out rigers

corrosion rear x-member

Fail 6 Nov 2009 117,574 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

N/S Front swivel joint leaking oil slightly

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 117,574 miles

N/S Front swivel joint leaking oil slightly

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2008 116,796 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 118,792 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 115,337 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 115,337 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine oil leak

indicator lenses starting to discolour

slight oil leak n/s suspension ball

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 7 Sep 2006 113,510 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 113,510 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Sep 2005 112,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front steering ball has slight oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2005 112,030 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front steering ball has slight oil leak

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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G90 WWC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 G90 WWC, 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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G90 WWC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 August 1989.

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