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G837 PCH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,072 mi
Last recorded158,072 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG837 PCH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 158,072 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 158,072 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 151,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 146,207 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 140,473 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 135,847 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 131,724 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 129,425 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 127,723 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 124,965 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 128,365 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 128,331 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Crossmember under radiator (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Question mark bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Question mark bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Tie bar axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 121,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 121,545 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 118,339 miles

some corrosion forming on rear chassis rails and underside.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 113,287 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 113,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 107,128 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 107,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 103,314 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 103,305 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis 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)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 98,333 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 98,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 89,068 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 89,030 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 81,490 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2008 73,092 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 73,084 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 61,484 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 58,366 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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G837 PCH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G837 PCH, 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 G837 PCH registered?

G837 PCH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 December 1989.

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