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G113 PKS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,188 mi
Last recorded179,188 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG113 PKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 179,188 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 179,034 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 178,475 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 178,201 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 177,520 miles

no steering column cowl fitted wiring exposed

Pass 9 May 2014 175,622 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 175,350 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 175,119 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 172,295 miles

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 172,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 171,879 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 171,872 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2007 171,331 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 171,324 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2006 169,136 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 16,929 miles

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

Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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G113 PKS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G113 PKS, 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

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What year was G113 PKS registered?

G113 PKS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 October 1989.

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