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G923 ECW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG923 ECW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016

Brake pipe slightly corroded both nsf pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both osf pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

vehicle body has corrosion present on underside

Fail 14 Sep 2016

Brake pipe slightly corroded both nsf pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both osf pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

vehicle body has corrosion present on underside

Pass 18 Aug 2015 181,251 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 181,220 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 174,151 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 167,417 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 167,408 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 162,988 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 162,988 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 155,186 miles

n/s/r outrigger section corroded and holed at outer edge

Fail 9 Apr 2008 155,182 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

brake pedal spongy on first applications

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/r outrigger section corroded and holed at outer edge

Pass 17 Aug 2006 153,871 miles

Bike carrier overhanging at rear

Fail 12 Aug 2006 153,867 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

bike carrier over hanging at rear

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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G923 ECW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G923 ECW, 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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What year was G923 ECW registered?

G923 ECW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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