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G932 YDC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Purple Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,118 mi
Last recorded188,118 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG932 YDC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 188,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sphere slight weepage

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

all springs corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2023 186,102 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 183,241 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 180,083 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 175,540 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

both front inner splash gaurds corroded

bulk head badly corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2020 175,500 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

both front inner splash gaurds corroded

bulk head badly corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2019 168,432 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 164,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2017 159,979 miles

Oil leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc corroded on inner face

Offside Front seat belt starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear axle seal seaping

Pass 25 May 2016 155,167 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 150,509 miles

FRONT WIPERS WORN BUT STILL CLEARING SCREEN

NEARSIDE HUB SEAL LEAKING SLIGHLTY

OFFSIDE SEAT BELT WORN SLIGHTLY AT BOTTOM

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 9 Apr 2014 144,272 miles

Oil leak

advise nearside front disc corroded

advise slight fraying to offside seatbelt

Fail 9 Apr 2014 144,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

advise nearside front disc corroded

advise slight fraying to offside seatbelt

Fail 19 Mar 2013 138,804 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 138,804 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 131,928 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust in poor condition

front inner brake discs slightly pitted

slight seap at offside front (outer) hub seal

Pass 19 Mar 2011 126,207 miles

PAS pump area damp

Fail 19 Mar 2011 126,207 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2009 119,265 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 115,113 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 115,113 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to most parts of vehicle

Pass 27 Dec 2007 112,401 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 May 2007 112,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2006 99,836 miles

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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G932 YDC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Purple with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G932 YDC, 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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G932 YDC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 1989.

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