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G993 SKR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,310 mi
Last recorded168,310 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG993 SKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 168,310 miles

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to bulk head under servo

corrosion to front chassis

heavy corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 6 Nov 2019 168,292 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to bulk head under servo

corrosion to front chassis

heavy corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 9 Oct 2018 162,215 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to chassis rails

Fail 8 Oct 2018 162,194 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to chassis rails

Pass 28 Sep 2017 155,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 78,697 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 148,454 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 141,224 miles

Corrosion to rear chassis

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2014 134,849 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

power steering notchy

steering box damp

warning light not working with park brake lever

Fail 17 Sep 2014 134,832 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Power steering notchy

Steering box damp

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 125,978 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 114,658 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tractor unit's slightly damp

Pass 12 Sep 2011 102,297 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly perished

Coolant leak

Offside front tyre perished & cracks starting to show in treads

Oil leak

Oil leaks from transfer box

Steering box damp with oil

Fail 31 Aug 2010 94,303 miles

Damppness around steering box

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Slight play in both front wheel brarings

Pass 31 Aug 2010 94,303 miles

Damppness around steering box

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Slight play in both front wheel brarings

Pass 4 Sep 2009 85,953 miles

All steel brake pipes corroded.

Front seatbelts in poor condition.

Irregular wear pattern to nearside rear tyre inner edge

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Roadsprings corroded.

Slight lift in A frame ball joint

Some irregular movement in drop arm ball joint.

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Tractor joints leaking

Fail 27 Aug 2009 85,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

All steel brake pipes corroded.

Front seatbelts in poor condition.

Irregular wear pattern to nearside rear tyre inner edge

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Roadsprings corroded.

Slight lift in A frame ball joint

Some irregular movement in drop arm ball joint.

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Tractor joints leaking

Pass 25 Jun 2008 81,757 miles

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

Oil leak

both front windscreen wipers split

corrosion to chassis

radiator in poor condition

Fail 16 Jun 2008 81,743 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Oil leak

both front windscreen wipers split

corrosion to chassis

radiator in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2007 80,169 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 78,097 miles

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

offside rear shock absorber not fitted with spacer washer

Fail 15 May 2006 77,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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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G993 SKR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G993 SKR, 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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G993 SKR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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