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G57 PMV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

154,251 mi
Last recorded154,251 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG57 PMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 154,251 miles

Both Front Swivels Leaking

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

N/S/R Brake Sticking Slightly

Rear Tyres Perished

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 154,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front swivel axles leaking

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 Sep 2016 154,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

exhaust blow

Pass 5 Oct 2015 153,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

front brakes binding slightly

fuel pump damp

oil leaks

Fail 25 Sep 2015 153,919 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% OS low (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated lower (2.1.5)

alternator belt deteriorated

front brakes binding slightly

fuel pump damp

oil leaks

rear prop UJ worn

Pass 17 Oct 2014 153,919 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 153,919 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 153,919 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

chassie corroded.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 153,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

chassie corroded.

Fail 19 Oct 2013 153,919 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Chassis rusty

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside wiper blade split

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight leak from swivel joints

Pass 18 Oct 2012 153,919 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 153,919 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 153,919 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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G57 PMV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 G57 PMV, 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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G57 PMV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 1989.

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