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G68 PMV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

65,089 mi
Last recorded65,089 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG68 PMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 65,089 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 63,878 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 62,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

front steering arm bushes are worn

Fail 20 Mar 2024 62,434 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

front steering arm bushes are worn

Pass 15 Feb 2023 62,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 61,248 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn steering wheel nutinsecure? (2.2.2 (b))

foglight faulty

Pass 21 Jan 2021 59,756 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 58,485 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 57,684 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 56,955 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 56,088 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 55,028 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,510 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 52,303 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 51,500 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 50,740 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 50,239 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 49,782 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 49,163 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 48,276 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 47,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 45,511 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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G68 PMV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 G68 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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What year was G68 PMV registered?

G68 PMV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 October 1989.

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