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G270 PVK

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

192,851 mi
Last recorded192,851 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG270 PVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 192,851 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 192,851 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 188,233 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 182,869 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 180,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 180,398 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn X 4 on radius arms as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced As marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 180,101 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 178,987 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 178,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling exhaust (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2015 176,531 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 176,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 167,740 miles

Power steering drive belt deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2014 167,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Power steering drive belt deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2013 155,455 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 154,830 miles

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 154,830 miles

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 25 Jul 2011 148,275 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 148,268 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 145,570 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 140,537 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear axle diff leaking oil

Fail 21 Sep 2009 140,537 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear axle diff leaking oil

Pass 26 Aug 2008 136,405 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 136,405 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 154,577 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 134,570 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2006 131,531 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 131,531 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 129,167 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

the chassis of this vehicle is corroding badley

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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G270 PVK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 G270 PVK, 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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G270 PVK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1989.

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