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G115 ELB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,931 mi
Last recorded79,931 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG115 ELB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 79,931 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 79,914 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle/the top up-drain plug is missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 79,868 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 76,954 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 76,941 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 75,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 70,640 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable SWIVEL GATOR (6.1.7 (e))

Front STEERING DAMPER BUSH SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front HEAD LIGHT SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 65,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 65,807 miles

Central Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 50,313 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,024 miles

Chassis and all prescribed mounting areas and suspension components corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded within wheel arch

Rear V bar ball joint dust cover split

Service brake efficiency only just met. 54%

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box sector shaft has slight movement within steering box

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 49,024 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Chassis and all prescribed mounting areas and suspension components corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded within wheel arch

Rear V bar ball joint dust cover split

Service brake efficiency only just met. 54%

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box sector shaft has slight movement within steering box

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 48,303 miles

Chassis and all prescribed areas corroded

Front caliper brake pipes and offside front brake pipe corroded

Front suspension turrets and coil springs heavily corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside front brake disc corroded

Offside rear bump stop missing

Rear V bar ball joint dust cover split

Rear coil springs and dampers heavily corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box shaft has slight movement

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 48,301 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Chassis and all prescribed areas corroded

Front suspension turrets and coil springs heavily corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside front and nearside front caliper brake pipes corroded

Offside front brake disc corroded

Offside rear bump stop missing

Rear V bar ball joint dust cover split

Rear coil springs and dampers heavily corroded

Slight play to nearside front wheel bearing

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box shaft has slight movement

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 47,299 miles

All steering, suspension and braking components corroded

All steering, suspension and braking prescribed areas corroded

Oil leak

Rear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle chassis corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 47,299 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

All steering, suspension and braking components corroded

All steering, suspension and braking prescribed areas corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Oil leak

Rear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle chassis corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 46,527 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2012 46,527 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 44,264 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 44,264 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 43,184 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 43,184 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,346 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 39,926 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2008 39,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2007 38,280 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 38,224 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 35,763 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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G115 ELB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 G115 ELB, 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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G115 ELB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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