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G77 PBA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,056 mi
Last recorded129,056 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG77 PBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 129,056 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 127,113 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 121,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 121,862 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Seat belt buckle missing drivers (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2015 121,408 miles

Rear brake pipes heavily undersealed

Fail 26 Jan 2015 121,408 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Jan 2014 118,242 miles

emissions close to legal limit

offside front bump stop missing

slight corrosion all components

slight damage offside rear roadwheel

slight oil leak both front oil hub seal area/slight oil leak rear diffential area

spare tyre underinflated

Fail 28 Jan 2014 118,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

offside front bump stop missing

slight corrosion all components

slight oil leak both front oil hub seal area/slight oil leak rear diffential area

spare tyre underinflated/offside rear tyre underinflated/slight damage offside rear outer roadwheel

Pass 17 Jan 2013 117,349 miles

front hub swivels leaking oil

n/s/f wing damaged and bumper

o/s/f bump stop missing

rear exhaust silencer out put pie corroded and blowing

spare tyre flat

speedo not illuminated

steel brake pipe to n/s/f corroding

Fail 15 Jan 2013 117,344 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front hub swivels leaking oil

n/s/f wing damaged and bumper

o/s/f bump stop missing

rear exhaust silencer out put pie corroded and blowing

spare tyre flat

speedo not illuminated

steel brake pipe to n/s/f corroding

Pass 1 Feb 2012 116,597 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

handbrake linkage worn

n/s and o/s/r brake disc covers missing

n/s/f outter wing and bumper damaged

o/s/f chassis bump stop missing

speedo not illuminated

Fail 30 Jan 2012 116,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

handbrake linkage worn

n/s and o/s/r brake disc covers missing

n/s/f outter wing and bumper damaged

o/s/f chassis bump stop missing

o/s/r brake disc corroded

speedo not illuminated

Pass 14 Feb 2011 115,788 miles

accident damaged at n/s/f.

o/s/f suspension rebound pad missing

Fail 31 Jan 2011 115,734 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

accident damaged at n/s/f.

low effort recorded on rear axle service brake, both units will not lock out.

o/s/f suspension rebound pad missing

Pass 13 Jan 2010 114,240 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f and o/s/f radius arm bushes to axle casing worn

o/s/f suspension bump stop pad missing

Fail 12 Jan 2010 114,236 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f and o/s/f radius arm bushes to axle casing worn

o/s/f suspension bump stop pad missing

slight lift present in drag link ball joint to steering box drop arm

Pass 17 Jan 2009 113,645 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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G77 PBA 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 G77 PBA, 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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G77 PBA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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