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G765 OHL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,299 mi
Last recorded103,299 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG765 OHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 103,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 103,299 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all (5.3.2 (b))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 103,279 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 103,252 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 103,252 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 103,199 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 103,199 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 103,145 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 103,145 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 103,099 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 103,099 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 103,099 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 103,048 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 103,048 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 102,911 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 102,911 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 102,785 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 102,785 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 102,619 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 102,299 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 96,351 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 96,351 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 89,638 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 96,351 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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G765 OHL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G765 OHL, 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 G765 OHL registered?

G765 OHL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 August 1989.

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