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G27 DKA

1989 Land Rover SWB

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

195,507 mi
Last recorded195,507 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover SWB65,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG27 DKA
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 195,507 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bolt slightly lose on diff end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn sway bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 194,403 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint slight leak

Fail 22 Nov 2024 194,399 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting and step mounting point (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint slight leak

Pass 24 Oct 2023 193,705 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 193,696 miles

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 193,573 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 193,450 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 193,164 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 192,659 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 192,649 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 192,217 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 191,386 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 190,283 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 188,020 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 185,293 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 183,826 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 179,549 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 174,316 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 170,519 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 168,419 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 168,405 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 161,475 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 161,472 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2007 152,294 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 152,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 144,531 miles

n/s mirror cracked

n/s rear trailing arm rear bush has slight play

n/s rear wheel bearind has slight play in it

no spare wheel

How Reliable is the Land Rover SWB?

Based on 5,400 MOT tests across 556 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 263
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 230
Stop lamp not working 208
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 148
position lamp(s) not working 145
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G27 DKA is a 1989 Land Rover SWB in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 65,109 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover SWB fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G27 DKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G27 DKA registered?

G27 DKA is a 1989 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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