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G924 FHD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Maroon Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,335 mi
Last recorded131,335 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG924 FHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 131,335 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 131,333 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear most (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 122,328 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 122,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Oct 2022 122,310 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2011 118,893 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 118,892 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 118,889 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 117,752 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front no plate cracked

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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G924 FHD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Maroon with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G924 FHD, 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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G924 FHD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 1989.

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