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G710 SDV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

136,829 mi
Last recorded136,829 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG710 SDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 136,829 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 136,828 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 136,412 miles

play in steering system

underside corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 136,356 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 136,356 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 135,848 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 135,846 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 134,995 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 134,972 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 134,332 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 134,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Trailing arm locating pin locking pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Trailing arm locating pin locking pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2007 133,424 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 133,424 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2007 133,424 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 133,319 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 133,319 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

propshaft defective

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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G710 SDV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,951cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 G710 SDV, 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 G710 SDV registered?

G710 SDV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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