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C7 PKB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests34 (29 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.3%

Mileage

17,441 mi
Last recorded17,441 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 PKB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

29 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 17,441 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 6,032 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 42,440 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 231,042 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 4,974 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 214,510 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 419 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 198,244 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 96 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 180,881 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 169,658 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 156,795 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 144,896 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 131,467 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 119,517 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 108,590 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 44 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 39 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 97,724 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/f n/s/f axle hub oil sealing are leaking

Fail 23 Oct 2013 97,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/f n/s/f axle hub oil sealing are leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2012 84,539 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 82,220 miles

n/s/f swivel joint leaking

o/s/f swivel joint leaking

o/s/f wheel rubbing on lower arm

stearing box leaking

Fail 5 Oct 2011 82,220 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f swivel joint leaking

o/s/f swivel joint leaking

o/s/f wheel rubbing on lower arm

stearing box leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2011 20 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroding

long hand brake travel

Pass 13 Oct 2010 79,305 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 76,356 miles

vehicle chassis starting to show signs of corrosion in all areas, not considered excessive at the moment.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 175,060 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leaks

slight exhaust blow front

Fail 17 Feb 2009 175,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leaks

slight exhaust blow front

Pass 9 Oct 2008 72,179 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 67,713 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 172,024 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 171,877 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 62,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 169,277 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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C7 PKB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.3%.

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 C7 PKB, 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 C7 PKB registered?

C7 PKB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is C7 PKB safe to buy?

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