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G91 PUD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

37,826 mi
Last recorded37,826 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG91 PUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 37,826 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 37,715 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 37,714 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 37,511 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 37,441 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 37,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 37,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working 380 bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 36,880 miles

Nearside Rear floor support on chassis corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2020 36,880 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear floor support on chassis corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2019 36,633 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 36,633 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 36,128 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 35,559 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 35,559 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking box (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 35,037 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 35,037 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working 239 bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 34,525 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

damp around fuel tank

Fail 28 Nov 2015 34,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

damp around fuel tank

Pass 17 Nov 2014 33,976 miles

front bumper corroded on o/s covered with tape

Fail 12 Nov 2014 33,972 miles

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

Nearside 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)

front bumper corroded on o/s covered with tape

Pass 13 Nov 2013 33,109 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 32,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 32,401 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 32,401 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 31,743 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 31,284 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 31,281 miles

Centre Vehicle structure 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)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 30,687 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 30,687 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 30,018 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 30,017 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 29,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 29,413 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 28,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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G91 PUD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 G91 PUD, 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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G91 PUD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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