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G958 PND

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

279,587 mi
Last recorded279,587 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG958 PND
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 279,587 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 278,114 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 278,114 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 276,550 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 274,505 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 273,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, radius arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 273,169 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, radius arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 271,437 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 269,065 miles

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

Offside Front floor panel corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2018 267,130 miles

Lower steering u/j worn

Nearside Front footwell corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to splitter (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 267,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower steering u/j worn

Nearside Front footwell corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to splitter (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 259,475 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 259,475 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 248,509 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front hub seal damp

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 236,575 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear prop rear uj worn

Pass 5 Jun 2014 225,305 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 218,503 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 218,467 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2012 206,238 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal spongy

Pass 15 Feb 2011 201,692 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 199,346 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 195,231 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 185,561 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 177,481 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 171,289 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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G958 PND is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G958 PND, 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 G958 PND registered?

G958 PND is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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