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G48 PUA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,815 mi
Last recorded215,815 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG48 PUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 215,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 213,471 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 211,314 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder, demister ()

Pass 1 Nov 2022 209,111 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 209,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 206,537 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 204,353 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 200,863 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 197,970 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 195,929 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 193,738 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 192,427 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 192,411 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2012 188,814 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 188,600 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 184,763 miles

hand brake lamp inop

n/s spot lamp inop

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 184,751 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

hand brake lamp inop

n/s spot lamp inop

Pass 9 Nov 2009 182,061 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 179,603 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front tyres catch on body on full lock

Fail 19 Nov 2008 179,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front tyres catch on body on full lock

Fail 22 Oct 2007 176,484 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 176,484 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 170,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 170,404 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 164,634 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 164,632 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 26 Oct 2005 164,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

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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G48 PUA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G48 PUA, 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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G48 PUA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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