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G613 PVJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

171,673 mi
Last recorded171,673 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG613 PVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 171,673 miles

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

n/s/f swivel hub slight leak

n/s/r outrigger corroding

o/s/f swivel hub slight leak

o/s/r outrigger corroding

Fail 5 Sep 2022 171,673 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f swivel hub slight leak

n/s/r outrigger corroding

o/s/f swivel hub slight leak

o/s/r outrigger corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2021 170,984 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 170,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 170,303 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 170,303 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam also takes out dipped beam when main beam operated (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 168,945 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 162,683 miles

all wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2017 154,426 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 149,767 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 147,617 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 146,078 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 144,308 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

hazzard switch light not working but light on dash works

Fail 5 Jan 2013 144,230 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

chassis and brake pipe coated in underseal , cannot check full system

hazzard switch light not working but light on dash works

Pass 14 Jan 2012 142,425 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 142,406 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 138,252 miles

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

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

both front hub seals slightly leaking

Pass 19 Sep 2009 137,007 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 25 Jan 2008 136,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OS of front bumper damaged

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

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

Rear chassis generally corroded

Rear propshaft UJs worn

Fail 22 Jan 2008 136,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OS of front bumper damaged

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

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

Rear chassis generally corroded

Rear propshaft UJs worn

Pass 14 Dec 2006 136,538 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 136,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front bumper damaged/corroded

rear foglamp cracked

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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G613 PVJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 G613 PVJ, 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 G613 PVJ registered?

G613 PVJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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