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G706 THY

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

126,549 mi
Last recorded126,549 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG706 THY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 126,549 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 121,867 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 121,867 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Floor excessively deteriorated holed and corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 119,484 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 119,484 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 116,971 miles

Front prop shaft slight wear on splines

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

Slight corrosion front footwells

Slight play steering column

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 116,971 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front prop shaft slight wear on splines

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

Slight corrosion front footwells

Slight play steering column

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 115,312 miles

Nearside Front Slight leak from hub seal

Offside Front Slight leak from hub seal

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 115,312 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Various - See chalked areas (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Various - See chalked area (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Above axle on A frame (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Slight leak from hub seal

Offside Front Slight leak from hub seal

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 111,487 miles

Both front brake discs badly pitted on inner face

Oil leak from offside rear hub

Slight pull on steering to nearside when braking

Some corrosion to front metal brake pipes

Fail 22 Jun 2016 111,487 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front brake discs badly pitted on inner face

Oil leak from offside rear hub

Some corrosion to front metal brake pipes

Pass 21 May 2015 110,194 miles

No printout produced due to low emissions.

Fail 19 May 2015 110,194 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

No printout produced due to low emissions.

Pass 19 May 2014 109,092 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 109,092 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2013 106,900 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2013 106,861 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 103,474 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 103,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 103,446 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 May 2010 103,445 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 99,320 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 99,245 miles

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

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 93,188 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 93,188 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 88,071 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 88,057 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 83,894 miles

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

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

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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G706 THY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G706 THY, 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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G706 THY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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