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G968 CPD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

115,653 mi
Last recorded115,653 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG968 CPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 115,653 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 114,700 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 112,745 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 110,517 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 109,456 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 107,851 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 107,851 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 106,004 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 105,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 103,762 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 103,762 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 101,666 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 100,066 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 98,002 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 98,001 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 95,329 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 95,329 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 91,641 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 88,460 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 86,239 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 86,239 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 84,115 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 81,482 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 81,480 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 78,097 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 73,477 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 70,699 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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G968 CPD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 G968 CPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G968 CPD registered?

G968 CPD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1989.

Is G968 CPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G968 CPD shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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