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G792 OCG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

205,533 mi
Last recorded205,533 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG792 OCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 205,533 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 204,797 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 204,475 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 203,955 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 200,639 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 198,719 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 193,142 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 193,073 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 180,620 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 180,620 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 175,828 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system slightly rough play at steering wheel (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 170,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 165,606 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 159,717 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 159,717 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 154,500 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 154,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 149,144 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 149,144 miles

Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 143,984 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 138,451 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 132,566 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 132,566 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power steering box slightly leaking

slight play in lower steering u/j joint

Pass 16 Nov 2006 127,147 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 127,147 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 10 Oct 2005 124,321 miles

Non critical corrosion present on rear panel(out of prescribed area) & offside chassis leg corrosion present.(not critical).

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight oil leak from steering box.

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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G792 OCG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 G792 OCG, 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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G792 OCG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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