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G762 LYC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,223 mi
Last recorded104,223 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG762 LYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 104,223 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 103,002 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 101,510 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 101,500 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 98,650 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 94,386 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 94,386 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 86,027 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 77,882 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 71,634 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 70,274 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 66,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 66,236 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 61,086 miles

steering box leaking

Fail 18 Aug 2010 61,084 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

steering box leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,906 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 55,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 51,321 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

draglink dust cover split

Pass 2 Dec 2008 51,321 miles

draglink dust cover split

Pass 31 Jan 2008 43,593 miles

offside front hub leaking

steering box leaking

Pass 31 Jan 2007 35,299 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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G762 LYC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G762 LYC, 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 G762 LYC registered?

G762 LYC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 October 1989.

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