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G731 TVL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

17,886 mi
Last recorded17,886 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG731 TVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 17,886 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases conecting pipe holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front knuckle joint leaking

Rear axil ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 13 Jun 2022 17,490 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 9,489 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 8,286 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 8,271 miles

Brake performance not tested Diff oil contaminated nearside front brake system (1.2.1 (g))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Swivel joint / hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle Bolts missing / leaking diff oil (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 7,437 miles

Front both front swivel joints have slight seepage

Offside Front floor corroded

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 7,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working with rear position lights on (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front both front swivel joints have slight seepage

Offside Front floor corroded

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 5,956 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded and holed

o/s/f floor/inner wheel arch corroded

slight wetness around steering box

Fail 22 Mar 2018 5,955 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative when turning left (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust tail pipe corroded and holed

o/s/f floor/inner wheel arch corroded

slight wetness around steering box

Pass 23 Mar 2017
Pass 26 Apr 2016 155,416 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 151,484 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 151,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 150,795 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 148,748 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 147,936 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 147,926 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 147,497 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 147,088 miles

n/s/f seat belt slightly frayed.front tracktor joints leaking .

Fail 26 Sep 2009 147,080 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY FRAYED.N/S/F DOOR MIRROR CRACKED.TRACKTOR JOINTS LEAKING.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 143,015 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 135,471 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 132,250 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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G731 TVL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 G731 TVL, 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 G731 TVL registered?

G731 TVL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1989.

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