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G984 DSW

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,115 mi
Last recorded163,115 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG984 DSW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 163,115 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 161,408 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 156,662 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 150,077 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 50,075 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 145,667 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Apr 2017 145,578 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 139,124 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 139,119 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 133,665 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 130,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front under body panels corroded

gearbox leaking

Fail 7 Apr 2014 130,291 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox leaking

Pass 16 Feb 2013 128,548 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 126,502 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 126,295 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 125,870 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 125,209 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 124,786 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 124,786 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 124,167 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 122,792 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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G984 DSW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 G984 DSW, 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 G984 DSW registered?

G984 DSW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 1989.

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