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G766 PGB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

175,658 mi
Last recorded175,658 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG766 PGB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 175,658 miles

Offside Front Outer bulkhead corroded

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 172,231 miles

Front body work at windscreen corroded

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2024 172,231 miles

Front body work at windscreen corroded

Nearside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2023 168,344 miles

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

Nearside Front hub slightly damp

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

Offside Front back plate missing

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 164,662 miles

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

Front both sides foot well areas showing corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both sides brake back plates missing

Pass 21 Jul 2021 159,172 miles

various small oil leaks

Front both sides swivell joints damp with oil

Front steering damper bush worn

Nearside Rear play in hud

Rear axle welded

Rear chassi showing corrosion been welded

Fail 14 Jul 2021 159,169 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both sides swivell joints damp with oil

Front steering damper bush worn

Nearside Rear play in hud

Rear axle welded

Rear chassi showing corrosion been welded

various small oil leaks

Pass 4 Jan 2018 149,794 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 148,786 miles

Central Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play swivel worn to excess (2.2.B.1g)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 142,567 miles

slight oil leak from the engine

Pass 22 Dec 2015 136,704 miles

both front head light bowl corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2015 136,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 131,276 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 131,267 miles

Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Rear Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 25 Nov 2013 126,348 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2013 126,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 122,413 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 122,412 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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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G766 PGB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 G766 PGB, 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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G766 PGB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 December 1989.

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