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G75 VBS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,352 mi
Last recorded82,352 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG75 VBS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 82,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

UNDER BODY COVERED IN SEAL

Pass 25 Nov 2022 78,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements both sides (4.3.2 (a) (i))

underbody general corrosion

underbody repaired covered under sealant

Fail 13 Aug 2022 78,659 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

all repaired arear covered under sealant

exhaust system rusty

underbody general corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2020 76,280 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 76,280 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 75,531 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded To rear all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box coverd in paste

Underbody has general corrossion

Pass 5 Dec 2015 387,356 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 76,210 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 76,210 miles

Centre Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 71,555 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 71,555 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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G75 VBS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G75 VBS, 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 G75 VBS registered?

G75 VBS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 August 1989.

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