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G861 PJO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

110,568 mi
Last recorded110,568 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG861 PJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 110,568 miles

Nearside Front hub oil seal leaking

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

Nearside Rear hub oil seal leaking

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front floor panels corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2025 110,272 miles

Central Rear axle ball joint-upper gaitor perished.

Drivers door hinge has play.

Nearside Front Hub has slight oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2025 110,270 miles

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

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

Central Rear axle ball joint-upper gaitor perished.

Drivers door hinge has play.

Nearside Front Hub has slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 110,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front hub has slight oil leak

Nearside Rear hub has slight oil leak

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front hub has slight oil leak

Offside Rear hub has slight oil leak

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

Fail 28 May 2024 110,028 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front hub-slight oil leak

Nearside Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear hub slight oil leak

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front hub-slight oil leak

Offside Rear hub-slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2023 109,829 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (drop arm joint) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

all hub centre caps weeping oil

n/s/f axle swivel joint has slight oil leak

o/s/f axle swivel joint has slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2023 109,829 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (drop arm joint) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all hub centre caps weeping oil

n/s/f axle swivel joint has slight oil leak

o/s/f axle swivel joint has slight oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2021 109,470 miles

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

n/s/f floor pan is weak

n/s/r outer crossmember is weak and rusty

Fail 10 Dec 2021 109,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

n/s/f floor pan is weak

n/s/r outer crossmember is weak and rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2020 108,972 miles

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

centre ocasional seat belt not fitted

rear crossmember weak

Fail 28 Oct 2020 108,957 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

centre ocasional seat belt not fitted

n/s/r hub leaking

rear crossmember weak

Pass 4 Jul 2019 108,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 107,717 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 107,713 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 107,218 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 106,914 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 106,539 miles

all tyres perished

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 106,139 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 21 Jun 2013 105,842 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 105,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 105,364 miles

brake pipes all greased, all four tyres perished, P A S belt slightly slack

Pass 9 Jun 2011 104,835 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 104,282 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 103,733 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 103,102 miles

both front hubs weeping oil

Pass 20 Jun 2007 102,664 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 101,982 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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G861 PJO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G861 PJO, 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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G861 PJO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 August 1989.

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