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G834 PYJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

224,235 mi
Last recorded224,235 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG834 PYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 224,235 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 224,235 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member above rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front outrigger behind wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 224,024 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff/prop bearing seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering damper ball joint boot deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2024 224,013 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff/prop bearing seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering damper ball joint boot deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2023 218,618 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 218,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 213,193 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 209,259 miles

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

Tow bar electric 7 pin socket is inoperative

Fail 12 Jan 2021 209,258 miles

Fuel hose leaking diesel injector leak off pipe/s (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

Tow bar electric 7 pin socket is inoperative

Pass 25 Nov 2019 208,979 miles

Both front wipers smear

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.2 (c))

Tow bar electric 7 pin socket is inoperative

Fail 20 Nov 2019 208,979 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front wipers smear

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.2 (c))

Tow bar electric 7 pin socket is inoperative

Pass 13 Nov 2018 207,772 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 206,574 miles

Engine has oil leak/s

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front appear to be very low (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks, bushes are deteriorated (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 204,152 miles

Front both lower suspension swivel units have a slight grease seepage

Nearside Front wheel nut fitted incorrectly

Nearside Rear wheel nut of wrong type

Oil leak engine / slight ()

brake pedal anti-slip almost worn smooth

clutch pedal anti-slip almost worn smooth

secondary alternator belt slightly noisy due to slack

water pump belt perished

Pass 13 Nov 2015 201,787 miles

Front both tyres perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit LT 235/85 R16 S 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

auxiliary belt perishing

general under-body corrosion

secondary alternator belt insecure

under body fluid leaks

Pass 18 Nov 2014 198,537 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both steering knuckles damp

both wiper rubbers split

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn/corroded

general underside corrosion

offside headlamp reflector deteriorated

rear suspension bump stops (chassis) corroded

steering/suspesion rubbers/bushes deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2014 198,537 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn/corroded

general underside corrosion

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both steering knuckles damp

both wiper rubbers split

offside headlamp reflector deteriorated

rear suspension bump stops (chassis) corroded

steering/suspesion rubbers/bushes deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2013 195,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pedal rubber worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate mounted high

nearside wiper split

off road tyres fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Dec 2012 193,180 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 193,180 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 191,459 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear exhaust rubber mount broken

steering damper bush worn

Fail 26 Jul 2011 191,459 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear exhaust rubber mount broken

steering damper bush worn

Pass 27 Jul 2010 185,867 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 185,867 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Pass 12 Aug 2009
Fail 12 Aug 2009

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 183,019 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 183,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 183,019 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 183,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 183,019 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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G834 PYJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 G834 PYJ, 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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G834 PYJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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