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G786 SSL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

190,962 mi
Last recorded190,962 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG786 SSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 190,962 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not pulling out (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Comes on with position lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Underbody/Underbody components have been undersealed

Pass 13 Dec 2024 189,647 miles

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

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

Underbody/Underbody components have been undersealed

Pass 19 Mar 2022 189,220 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 189,213 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor around brake pedal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 187,439 miles

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor near to brake pedal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt borderline pass (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 186,575 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR INSIDE ARCH (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 186,538 miles

Fuel system component leaking INJECTORS/PIPES (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR INSIDE ARCH (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security drivers footwell as seen from under vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Alloy wheel has slight damage

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 181,928 miles

Corrosion on coil springs

Fail 3 Feb 2018 181,888 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Corrosion on coil springs

Offside rear door not opening from inside

Pass 14 Feb 2017 176,346 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 176,280 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 170,049 miles

dampness all around steering box, no leak found

grease all around n/s/f hub

Pass 4 Feb 2015 163,898 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 163,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 13 May 2013 161,759 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 159,965 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 May 2011 158,565 miles

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

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

free play on axle ball joint

wear on steering arm os

Fail 27 May 2010 153,659 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front reg plate cracked

Pass 27 May 2010 153,659 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

front reg plate cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2009 148,422 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play rear axle joint

Pass 2 Apr 2008 139,855 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre main ball joint (rear) slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2007 129,850 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 127,263 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 127,263 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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G786 SSL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 G786 SSL, 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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G786 SSL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 1989.

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