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G315 PKM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

22,079 mi
Last recorded22,079 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG315 PKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 22,079 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2025 14,666 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 6,211 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 5 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 76,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 76,014 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 76,000 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 76,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear brake shields missing

Fail 17 Oct 2019 76,000 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

rear brake shields missing

Pass 9 Nov 2018 76,000 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 76,000 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 76,000 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 76,000 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 76,000 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 76,000 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 76,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 76,000 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 76,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Play in steering

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

Rear diff leaking oil

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box leaking oil

Tinted front windscreen

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 76,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Play in steering

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

Rear diff leaking oil

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box leaking oil

Tinted front windscreen

Pass 20 Oct 2009 76,000 miles

Front No plate

N/S front hub leaking oil

Tyres perished

Propshaft component defective

Pass 7 Oct 2008 76,000 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 76,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 76,000 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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G315 PKM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 G315 PKM, 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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G315 PKM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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