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MLZ 2501

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,287 mi
Last recorded73,287 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 2501
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2012 73,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 64,594 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 54,647 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,822 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 35,064 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,641 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 26,859 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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MLZ 2501 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MLZ 2501, 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

How do I check the history of MLZ 2501?

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What year was MLZ 2501 registered?

MLZ 2501 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is MLZ 2501 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLZ 2501 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MLZ 2501 have outstanding finance?

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