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G808 TTL

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

220,746 mi
Last recorded220,746 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG808 TTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 220,746 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 219,107 miles

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

Offside Front swivel seal weeping

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 219,095 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front most (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front swivel seal weeping

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 215,507 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 215,507 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 208,994 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively splines worn/corroded! (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 201,771 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 196,452 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 191,887 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 189,125 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 188,075 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in rear A frame ball joint

Pass 21 Jul 2016 186,312 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 184,799 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 181,656 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 178,149 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 171,761 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 165,912 miles

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

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

front number plate poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2009 157,974 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 157,150 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 157,120 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 152,869 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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G808 TTL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G808 TTL, 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 G808 TTL registered?

G808 TTL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G808 TTL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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