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G93 ECT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,809 mi
Last recorded61,809 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG93 ECT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 61,809 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 59,514 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 58,634 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 58,601 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 58,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 58,509 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 58,509 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 56,811 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 55,106 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 54,350 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 54,350 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 54,970 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 52,937 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2008 50,004 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 47,399 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 43,031 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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G93 ECT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G93 ECT, 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 G93 ECT registered?

G93 ECT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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