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G339 PKE

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

96,784 mi
Last recorded96,784 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG339 PKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 96,784 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 96,351 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 95,860 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 95,454 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 94,584 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 93,643 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 92,928 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 92,864 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 92,086 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 91,150 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 90,353 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2015 89,409 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 88,883 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 88,084 miles

all tyres perished

front crossmember corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 86,624 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 85,987 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 85,343 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

all tyres cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2009 84,449 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 83,506 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 81,606 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 80,068 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 78,798 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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G339 PKE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 G339 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G339 PKE?

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What year was G339 PKE registered?

G339 PKE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 September 1989.

Is G339 PKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G339 PKE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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