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G286 PAL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

101,086 mi
Last recorded101,086 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG286 PAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 101,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 100,507 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 100,507 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 100,000 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 100,000 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 100,000 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users at idle (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 97,351 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 90,785 miles

Rear INBALANCE ON BRAKE PULL TOO 1 SIDE

Fail 22 Feb 2021 90,785 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Chafing LOOSE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) WHEEL LOOSE BOLTS !! (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported BOTH PIPETO REAR !!! TO CEN/ (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear INBALANCE ON BRAKE PULL TOO 1 SIDE

Pass 4 Feb 2020 89,126 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 132,660 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 147,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 147,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 141,686 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 125,248 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 125,248 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 124,278 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 124,278 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 107,064 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 107,021 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 113,408 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 113,405 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 103,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 96,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2007 96,486 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2006 95,430 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 95,430 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

steering box slightly leaking

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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G286 PAL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 G286 PAL, 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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G286 PAL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 1989.

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