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G136 BNP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

120,936 mi
Last recorded120,936 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG136 BNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 120,936 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 119,940 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 119,940 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 119,834 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 119,037 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 118,424 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 117,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 114,770 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2017 114,766 miles

Central Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking from filler neck (7.2.3)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam operates dipped beam and dipped beam operates main beam (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear of 2 (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe union leaking leaking from union on fuel pump (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexi over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Central Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

all tyres in a perished condition

Pass 11 Jun 2016 111,602 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 May 2016 111,594 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 110,201 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 106,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 18 May 2013 103,207 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2013 103,207 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 102,852 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 102,610 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nsr bump stop missing

split pin missing from rear axle joint

Pass 24 Jul 2010 99,741 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 97,280 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 97,274 miles

Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 96,158 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 92,427 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 92,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 91,279 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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G136 BNP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 G136 BNP, 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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G136 BNP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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