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G896 CPH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,656 mi
Last recorded171,656 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG896 CPH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 171,656 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 167,513 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 167,513 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced OUT RIGGER (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 166,760 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 165,649 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Differential slight oil leak

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Front Swivel joint bearings has slight play both sides

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perishing inner and outer + cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Differential slight oil leak

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 165,610 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front pitman arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Differential slight oil leak

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Front Swivel joint bearings has slight play both sides

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt taped

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perishing inner and outer + cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perishing inner and outer + cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Differential slight oil leak

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 164,024 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 161,716 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 155,492 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 150,811 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 150,811 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 145,030 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 141,884 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 141,880 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 135,704 miles

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

power steering box has slight misting of oil

Fail 10 Oct 2016 135,704 miles

Rear reflector missing ns and os (1.5.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os (8.2.2)

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

power steering box has slight misting of oil

Pass 4 Nov 2015 134,388 miles

o/s/f bearing slight play

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2015 134,386 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

o/s/f bearing slight play

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 130,152 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 130,148 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 127,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

corrosion n/s foot well

Fail 13 Aug 2013 127,903 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

corrosion n/s foot well

Fail 21 Dec 2010 127,887 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

excess rust to n/s front floor non prescribed area ( advise repair )

Pass 2 Nov 2009 127,000 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 127,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 124,653 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 122,845 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 122,845 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 121,011 miles

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING A LITTLE

Fail 23 Oct 2006 121,011 miles

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING A LITTLE

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G896 CPH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G896 CPH, 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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G896 CPH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 October 1989.

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