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B6 GRN

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,609 mi
Last recorded128,609 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 GRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 128,609 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 128,389 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal damp

Offside Front Hub Seal damp

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 128,384 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front hub seal damp

Offside Front hub seal damp

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 128,239 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 128,236 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top and bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear crossmember by towbar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 128,098 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 128,038 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 128,038 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 127,337 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 127,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 127,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing X1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 127,193 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 126,480 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight fluid leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber upper mount worn

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight fluid leak from seal (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle and components have general corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 126,480 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight fluid leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber upper mount worn

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight fluid leak from seal (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle and components have general corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 125,688 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 125,099 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 124,885 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 May 2014 124,743 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 124,109 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 123,055 miles

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 13 May 2011 122,452 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 120,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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B6 GRN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 B6 GRN, 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 B6 GRN registered?

B6 GRN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 1989.

Is B6 GRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 GRN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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