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G951 XAD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,520 mi
Last recorded125,520 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG951 XAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 125,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 125,520 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 123,702 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 120,777 miles

slight seepage o/s swivel.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 120,747 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 120,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 May 2016 120,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust deteriorated.

o/s/front swivel has a slight seepage.

Pass 28 May 2015 118,019 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 117,059 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 117,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 115,249 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 113,343 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 109,541 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 106,475 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 106,474 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 104,133 miles

slight play in o/s top swivel

Fail 9 Apr 2009 104,128 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

slight play in o/s top swivel

Pass 31 Jan 2008 100,977 miles

long handbrake travel

slight wear in ball joint on back axle

Pass 3 Feb 2007 96,787 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 90,411 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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G951 XAD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 G951 XAD, 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 G951 XAD registered?

G951 XAD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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