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G137 PKE

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

187,536 mi
Last recorded187,536 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG137 PKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 187,536 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 187,493 miles

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 180,544 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 180,544 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 178,020 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 178,020 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 171,718 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 160,334 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 160,334 miles

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))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 151,381 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 151,381 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 151,374 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 151,374 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 148,856 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 137,943 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 3,050 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 112,553 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 103,273 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 103,273 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 101,873 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 99,317 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 99,317 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 95,573 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 95,554 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 93,128 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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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.

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G137 PKE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 1989.

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