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G759 CSD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

219,775 mi
Last recorded219,775 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG759 CSD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 219,775 miles

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 218,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s and n/s (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 218,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s and n/s (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 217,639 miles

Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear reverse light not working (lamp water ingressed/corroded connectors )

power steering slightly heavy/juddering in operation

Pass 9 Dec 2022 216,888 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 215,613 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 214,655 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 214,625 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a-frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 213,691 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 213,013 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Oct 2017 212,531 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 211,206 miles

Coolant leaking from heater

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

Nearside Front Swivel is leaking oil

Offside Front Swivel is leaking oil

Offside Front Wheel is corroded and pitted

Fail 3 Oct 2016 211,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock turret (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leaking from heater

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

Fuel tank appears wet, but is not dripping fuel

Nearside Front Swivel is leaking oil

Offside Front Swivel is leaking oil

Offside Front Wheel is corroded and pitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 209,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge.. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front child seat fitted..

Nearside Front swivel housing leaking oil..

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

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

Offside Front swivel housing leaking oil..

all 4 tyres have cuts & cracking to tread area..

Pass 17 Oct 2014 208,446 miles

nearside front swivel seal leaking slightly

nearside front tyre has cuts in the sidewall

offside front inner arch slightly corroded

offside front swivel seal leaking slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2013 206,956 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s & n/s front swivels leaking oil..

Fail 16 Oct 2013 206,950 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front prop shaft splines worn..

no bump stops fitted..

o/s & n/s front swivels leaking oil..

Pass 3 Oct 2012 204,406 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front prop shaft worn

front tyres perished & worn on inside

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 2 Oct 2012 204,404 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

front prop shaft worn

front tyres perished & worn on inside

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2011 200,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 200,551 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 197,784 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil just on dip stick!

oil leaks from engine,g/box & both diffs!

Pass 30 Sep 2009 194,011 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 194,006 miles

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

Offside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 194,002 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 190,973 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 186,266 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 180,362 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 180,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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G759 CSD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 G759 CSD, 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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G759 CSD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 1989.

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