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G78 YKV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

192,709 mi
Last recorded192,709 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG78 YKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 192,709 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 189,630 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 185,380 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 180,518 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 176,250 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 172,832 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 165,530 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 159,334 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 150,226 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 143,637 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 143,637 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 133,962 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 120,569 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 105,454 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 89,678 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2013 89,678 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2011 68,674 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 48,689 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 48,689 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 30,003 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 2,891 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 122,896 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 119,445 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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G78 YKV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 G78 YKV, 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 G78 YKV registered?

G78 YKV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G78 YKV safe to buy?

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