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XUH 120

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,819 mi
Last recorded123,819 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUH 120
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 123,819 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 123,819 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 120,282 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 120,282 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 116,738 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 116,738 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2011 115,812 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 115,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 115,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all 4 coil springs corroded

both front tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 2 Nov 2010 115,812 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all 4 coil springs corroded

both front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 9 Oct 2009 114,991 miles

rear seats and belts removed.

Oil leak

front down pipe joint has putty repair.

n/s/f interior door handle stiff to operate.

slight weeping from tractor joints.

very resr has 2 sets of side facing seats and seat belts not fitted.

welded repairs covered in underseal.

Fail 24 Sep 2009 114,964 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both front tractor joints weeping

o/s/r door does not open from inside or outside.

side facing third row of seats at each side not fitted with seat belts.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 114,897 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 114,611 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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XUH 120 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XUH 120, 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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XUH 120 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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