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G676 OFM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

194,800 mi
Last recorded194,800 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG676 OFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 194,800 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both axle seals near brake discs to max limit advise check out (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all vehicle under sealed on chassis and brake pipes

Fail 15 Sep 2025 194,799 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel tank leaking from tank /or pipe at tank ?sender (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both axle seals near brake discs to max limit advise check out (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

all vehicle under sealed on chassis and brake pipes

steering stiff to max limit advise check out ?

Fail 18 Feb 2025 194,785 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COVERED IN GREASE / UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Nearside swivel leaking grease (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering damper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential input (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 191,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

under sealed

Pass 22 Aug 2019 190,834 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 190,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 189,549 miles

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 188,053 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 185,997 miles

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Pass 18 Aug 2015 183,137 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front floor corroded but has been repaired from inside

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 179,454 miles

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion on nearside and offside inner sills

Pass 20 Aug 2013 176,271 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 172,201 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 167,816 miles

front steering box drop arm joint dust cover split

Fail 16 Aug 2011 167,816 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front steering box drop arm joint dust cover split

Pass 18 Aug 2010 163,831 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 159,284 miles

steering arm joint dust cover split

Pass 21 Aug 2008 154,018 miles

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

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

steering box drop arm joint dust cover split

Fail 18 Aug 2008 154,018 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

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

steering box drop arm joint dust cover split

Pass 15 Aug 2007 148,642 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 143,026 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 137,158 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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G676 OFM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G676 OFM, 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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G676 OFM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 1989.

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