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G943 TBH

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,662 mi
Last recorded155,662 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG943 TBH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2016 155,662 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Showing white light to rear (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Battery light illuminated

General corrosion to chassis

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leakage from engine

Pass 29 Apr 2015 155,116 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Number plate spacing debatable between "I" & "1"

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 155,113 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Number plate spacing debatable between "I" & "1"

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 153,708 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 153,708 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 151,559 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Corrosion to all suspension, steering & hub components, oversprayed with wax oil so unable to fully assess condition.

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 151,555 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Corrosion to all suspension, steering & hub components, oversprayed with wax oil so unable to fully assess condition.

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 151,290 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 143,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

crack in screen outside swept area

Fail 28 Mar 2011 143,756 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

crack in screen outside swept area

Pass 29 Mar 2010 135,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 135,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 125,940 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 125,937 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 117,026 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 117,026 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 109,817 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 105,980 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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G943 TBH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 G943 TBH, 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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G943 TBH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 October 1989.

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