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C11 GNL

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,544 mi
Last recorded102,544 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 GNL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 102,544 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 101,943 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 101,487 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 100,943 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 100,901 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 100,001 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 99,440 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 98,846 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 98,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 1 May 2015 94,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 1 May 2015 94,335 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 1 May 2014 92,034 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 8 Sep 2012 86,370 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 86,432 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 86,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Advise free movement on steering system.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front hub is starting to leak.

Pass 4 Jul 2009 81,858 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 81,858 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 80,780 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 80,780 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 73,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear shockabsorber lower mounts slightly damaged

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

Fail 14 Sep 2006 73,874 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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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C11 GNL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C11 GNL, 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 C11 GNL registered?

C11 GNL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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