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G794 PVU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

18,707 mi
Last recorded18,707 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG794 PVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 18,707 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper very slight movement in upper kingpin

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 17,517 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads worn close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 228,250 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 227,447 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 226,228 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 223,098 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 218,286 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 210,551 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2017 210,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm movement at drop arm nut possibly loose (2.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2016 200,354 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 190,564 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 190,492 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

o/s & n/s top "A" frame bushes debonded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 184,182 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 172,658 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 167,800 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 162,427 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 160,729 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 160,569 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

bolt missing from n/s/r hub housing

Pass 1 Sep 2008 157,620 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 151,425 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 151,413 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 147,310 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 147,310 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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G794 PVU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G794 PVU, 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 G794 PVU registered?

G794 PVU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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