MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,536 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 4.0 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arms both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X member as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear hub damp no oil on brake disc
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
exhaust tail pipe missing no seats in rear for fumes
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear hub damp no oil on brake disc
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
exhaust tail pipe missing no seats in rear for fumes
Nearside Front Swivel joint seal slightly leaking
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bolt insecure (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust corroded
Rear Exhaust tail pipe insecure
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported wiring fouling rear exhaust (1.9.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Swivel joint seal slightly leaking
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bolt insecure (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust corroded
Rear Exhaust tail pipe insecure
Steering box stabilizing arm insecure (to chassis)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
G137 PKE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 G137 PKE, 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
How do I check the history of G137 PKE?
You can check the full history of G137 PKE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was G137 PKE registered?
G137 PKE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 1989.
Is G137 PKE safe to buy?
The MOT history for G137 PKE shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does G137 PKE have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G137 PKE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.