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G760 SSR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

158,432 mi
Last recorded158,432 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG760 SSR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 158,432 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front 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))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 158,432 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 153,255 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 153,253 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 147,209 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 141,237 miles

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

oil leak

oil leak engine bay

vehicle chassis corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2017 141,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose lock pin missing (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering retaining device missing propshaft front (2.2.C.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

oil leak

oil leak engine bay

vehicle chassis corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 135,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2015 135,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 126,188 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Sep 2013 120,417 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 120,417 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 146,382 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 146,382 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 137,283 miles

PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT HUB TOP SWIVEL PIN, RECOMEND ATTENTION.

PLAY IN REAR AXLE TOP A FRAME NEARSIDE MOUNTING BUSH/ PIN, RECOMEND ATTENTION.

Pass 10 Dec 2005 131,798 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 131,447 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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G760 SSR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 G760 SSR, 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 G760 SSR registered?

G760 SSR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 November 1989.

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