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G47 PEC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

221,589 mi
Last recorded221,589 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG47 PEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 221,589 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 211,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 202,988 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 195,619 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 195,610 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 186,928 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 178,831 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 114,200 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 57,617 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 111,482 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 111,480 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 111,480 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 107,282 miles

advise door steps starting to corrode

advise exhaust corroded

advise front brake discs scored

advise o/s/r shock absorber slight leak

advise slight play in steering idler

Fail 15 Dec 2009 107,085 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 103,105 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 103,104 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 100,136 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 95,429 miles

propshaft defective

propshaft defective

Fail 28 Jun 2006 95,429 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

propshaft defective

propshaft defective

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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G47 PEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G47 PEC, 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 G47 PEC registered?

G47 PEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 December 1989.

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