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G964 LRM

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,999 mi
Last recorded76,999 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG964 LRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 76,999 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 185,828 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 185,002 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 181,745 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 178,672 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 178,133 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 176,703 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 175,427 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 175,427 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 172,984 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 172,964 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear offside halfshaft seal leaking oil

Pass 15 Dec 2011 169,036 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 169,036 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 157,210 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 157,031 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 157,031 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 146,427 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 146,427 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 132,154 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 132,154 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 120,573 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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G964 LRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G964 LRM, 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 G964 LRM registered?

G964 LRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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