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G809 MKH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

202,227 mi
Last recorded202,227 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG809 MKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 202,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 202,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 200,160 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 197,445 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Surface corrosion Front and Rear chassis areas, and both Front inner wheel arches

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 197,445 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion Front and Rear chassis areas, and both Front inner wheel arches

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 197,229 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Both front inner wheel arch corroded outside prescribed area

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 192,719 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 190,225 miles

bonnet release stiff in operation

Pass 14 Oct 2019 188,990 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Minor chips to windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2018 186,028 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 179,608 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 179,608 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 174,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 170,594 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 166,203 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 162,958 miles

Front axle offside trailing arm front bush is deteriorating.

Offside gearbox mounting rubber is debonding ( possibly completly debonded )

Rear bump stops have fallen off.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 162,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front axle offside trailing arm front bush is deteriorating.

Offside gearbox mounting rubber is debonding ( possibly completly debonded )

Rear bump stops have fallen off.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 155,382 miles

centre exhaust box cracked slightly but not leaking at time of test.

lower bell housing bolts missing

Fail 1 Jun 2010 155,374 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust box cracked slightly but not leaking at time of test.

lower bell housing bolts missing

Pass 3 Jul 2009 150,554 miles

near side rear shock absorber in poor condition.

centre seat belt damaged to limit.

prop shaft / rear diff badly worn.

rear exhaust in poor condition.

Fail 24 Jun 2009 150,554 miles

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

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

centre seat belt damaged to limit.

near side rear shock absorber in poor condition.

rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 148,697 miles

Slight play in rear axle anti tramp bar assembly ball joint to axle body.

Suspect oil leak from power steering pump.

front drop arm to drag link ball joint has play in it near to the limit.

Fail 18 Jun 2008 148,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Slight play in rear axle anti tramp bar assembly ball joint to axle body.

Suspect oil leak from power steering pump.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 146,138 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 146,131 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

At idle exhaust emmits puffs of light blue smoke.

Slight play in offside front swivel hub assembly.

Pass 19 May 2006 141,327 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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G809 MKH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 G809 MKH, 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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G809 MKH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 1989.

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