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G705 TBB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,569 mi
Last recorded168,569 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG705 TBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 168,569 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear body support panels corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2026 168,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear body support panels corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2025 168,287 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 168,273 miles

Body insecure corroded around rear body mounting points (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad pin missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front play in steering box

Offside front to rear fuel pipes not secure

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage below reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

fuel filler pipe insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2024 168,024 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 167,386 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 166,541 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 165,126 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2016 161,471 miles

Oil leak engine

Fail 8 Oct 2016 161,471 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak engine

Pass 26 Sep 2015 157,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2015 157,847 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2014 109,173 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2013 106,075 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 103,160 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 98,065 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 92,434 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 92,434 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 87,721 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 85,880 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 85,880 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G705 TBB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G705 TBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G705 TBB registered?

G705 TBB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 1989.

Is G705 TBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G705 TBB shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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