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G27 TBB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

121,817 mi
Last recorded121,817 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG27 TBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 121,817 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 117,194 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 117,126 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 113,368 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 113,368 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 109,753 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 106,137 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jan 2022 106,137 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Dec 2020 102,369 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 102,369 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 100,109 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 100,109 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 97,895 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 97,895 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 94,998 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 91,387 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 88,097 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 84,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 76,439 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 67,312 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 59,998 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 55,783 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 52,499 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 49,094 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 44,780 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 44,777 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 41,983 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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G27 TBB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 G27 TBB, 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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What year was G27 TBB registered?

G27 TBB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 1989.

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The MOT history for G27 TBB shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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