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G106 LKH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,046 mi
Last recorded103,046 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG106 LKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 103,046 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 102,847 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

Fail 29 May 2025 102,847 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2022 100,665 miles

gearbox cross-member corroded/deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2021 99,255 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 97,386 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 95,769 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 95,071 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 94,342 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 91,950 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 88,170 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 88,170 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 86,181 miles

Drivers Floor Corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2013 86,181 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers Floor Corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 81,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 81,894 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 77,477 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 72,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to o/s/f

Fail 22 Jan 2010 72,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to o/s/f

Pass 19 Jan 2009 66,396 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 66,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2008 63,654 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 63,654 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 63,418 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 63,418 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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G106 LKH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 G106 LKH, 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 G106 LKH registered?

G106 LKH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G106 LKH safe to buy?

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