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G665 KYA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,226 mi
Last recorded145,226 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG665 KYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 145,226 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 145,226 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 144,459 miles

Front 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 143,589 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 142,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 140,189 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 140,176 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 138,764 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 138,764 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 136,712 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 185,268 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 132,985 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear upper A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 132,975 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure Rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Wax oiled underneath

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 128,008 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 123,573 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 119,678 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 114,372 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 158,846 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 158,846 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2008 152,885 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 152,819 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 48,558 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 48,558 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 144,159 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 144,159 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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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G665 KYA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 G665 KYA, 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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G665 KYA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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