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G858 PKK

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,314 mi
Last recorded152,314 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG858 PKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 152,314 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2023 152,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 152,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front upper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play offside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 152,314 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and offside rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front upper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play offside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 152,314 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 152,014 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 152,014 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 152,314 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 150,003 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 143,028 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 143,028 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 140,540 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 137,372 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 137,369 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 130,505 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 121,682 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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G858 PKK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G858 PKK, 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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G858 PKK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 November 1989.

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