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G93 PUD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

139,254 mi
Last recorded139,254 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 139,254 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 135,988 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 129,620 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 125,745 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 122,351 miles

n/s front lower foot well starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jun 2016 121,815 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 119,324 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 116,984 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 114,182 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 112,770 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 111,713 miles

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

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

o/s front foot well corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2010 110,112 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 108,558 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 106,612 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 104,296 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 104,237 miles

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

o/s front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2006 100,608 miles

rear shock bushes worn

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 PUD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PUD, 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 PUD registered?

G93 PUD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1989.

Is G93 PUD safe to buy?

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