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G97 XPL

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

118,376 mi
Last recorded118,376 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG97 XPL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 118,376 miles

Coolant leak

Front grill not fitted

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 118,375 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Front grill not fitted

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 116,976 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

alternator belt frayed

radiator signs of corrosion

rear service brake imbalance of 40%

Fail 20 Sep 2011 116,975 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

alternator belt frayed

radiator signs of corrosion

rear service brake imbalance of 40%

Pass 6 Apr 2011 113,481 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil pressure warning light not working

rear service brake imbalance of 52%

Fail 6 Apr 2011 113,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil pressure warning light not working

rear service brake imbalance of 52%

Pass 1 Apr 2010 109,914 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2010 109,913 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front inner pads appear low

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front brakes did not lock on performance test,pedal feels spongy

Pass 20 Dec 2008 100,580 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear shocher casing corroded

oil pressure warning light not working

Fail 19 Dec 2008 100,580 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear shocher casing corroded

oil pressure warning light not working

Pass 25 Jul 2007 95,018 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 95,018 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak from rear axle

oil pressure light not working

power steering pump worn, but not leaking

rear axle breather pipe broken/possible blocked

rear off side bump stop missing

Fail 16 Jun 2007 95,006 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front position lamp lens condensated

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside headlamp beam pattern almost unrecognisable

Slight corrosion around drivers seat belt floor anchorage

Pass 7 Jun 2006 93,233 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 93,233 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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G97 XPL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 G97 XPL, 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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G97 XPL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 October 1989.

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