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G804 PJO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

172,772 mi
Last recorded172,772 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG804 PJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 172,772 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 170,396 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 168,684 miles

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 165,802 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 165,802 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 161,752 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 161,752 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 159,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 May 2019 159,351 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 158,890 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 158,890 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2016 158,860 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 157,556 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 24 Apr 2015 157,556 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2014 155,617 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front bumper corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2014 155,617 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front bumper corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 151,800 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 2 May 2012 144,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 144,661 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 141,210 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 141,210 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 141,167 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 141,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S REAR DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM OUTSIDE.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 140,760 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2007 140,760 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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G804 PJO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 G804 PJO, 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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G804 PJO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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