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G958 XAD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

204,814 mi
Last recorded204,814 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG958 XAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 204,814 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 202,446 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 198,259 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 195,153 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 189,318 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 182,084 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 174,444 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 164,680 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 164,680 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 163,249 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 158,210 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 157,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 151,671 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 151,671 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 146,189 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 138,988 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 26 Sep 2007 138,979 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Propshaft component defective

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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G958 XAD 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 76.5%.

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 G958 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G958 XAD registered?

G958 XAD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G958 XAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G958 XAD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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