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G761 CSD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,290 mi
Last recorded123,290 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG761 CSD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 123,290 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 122,528 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 121,199 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 120,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 119,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Bulkhead corroded

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 117,461 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 114,723 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 114,681 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Front output shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 112,812 miles

Drivers door check insecure.

Nearside Front Inner Bumper corroded.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Hub- slight oil leak.

Oil leak Engine and Transmission leaks. ()

Rear wiper blade worn.

Reverse light not working.

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 112,789 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play Steering box pit-man arm ball joint. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Drivers door check insecure.

Nearside Front Inner Bumper corroded.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Hub- slight oil leak.

Oil leak Engine and Transmission leaks. ()

Rear wiper blade worn.

Reverse light not working.

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 110,981 miles

Offside Drivers door check strap insecure.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Oil leak at hub/wheel area.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Power steering pump area. (2.3.3b)

Rear wiper blade worn.

Fail 9 Jun 2017 110,958 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Inner and Outer. (6.6.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Inner and Outer. (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm ball joint. (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Drivers door check strap insecure.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Oil leak at hub/wheel area.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Power steering pump area. (2.3.3b)

Rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 19 May 2016 108,778 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

reverse lamp not working

Fail 18 May 2016 108,778 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

coolant leak

oil leak form filter

reverse lamp not working

Pass 5 Jun 2015 106,869 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

no reverse light(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 105,287 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2013 104,207 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2012 102,636 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 100,178 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 99,019 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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G761 CSD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G761 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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G761 CSD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 1989.

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