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G40 OKS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,731 mi
Last recorded185,731 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG40 OKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 185,731 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 185,042 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 184,825 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 184,804 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 183,091 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 181,108 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 171,728 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 171,728 miles

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

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

VARIOUS PARTS OF CHASSIS CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED

Pass 14 Dec 2005 164,600 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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G40 OKS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G40 OKS, 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 G40 OKS registered?

G40 OKS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G40 OKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G40 OKS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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