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G347 OSH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,569 mi
Last recorded108,569 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG347 OSH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 108,569 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 103,155 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 95,534 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 95,534 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose Rearward joint (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Lower column universal joint xs play (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 90,353 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 90,353 miles

Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 84,138 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box oil leak (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 84,138 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Pan hard rod both bushes excess play. Axle mount bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water bottle deteriorated and leaking (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box oil leak (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 81,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 81,909 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 78,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 75,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 75,381 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Clutch master cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 69,938 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 64,836 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 64,824 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At manifold area (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable Track rod (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s wiper spindle excessive free play (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 58,801 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 58,801 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2014 52,357 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 52,341 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 52,341 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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G347 OSH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 G347 OSH, 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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G347 OSH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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