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D19 GCG

1992 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,750 mi
Last recorded139,750 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD19 GCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 139,750 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 139,162 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 138,824 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 138,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 28 Nov 2018 138,097 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 137,257 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 135,634 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 134,030 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires under bonnet (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake caliper modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 132,871 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 131,521 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 130,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 128,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 122,344 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 120,720 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 117,948 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 117,948 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 117,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2006

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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D19 GCG is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 124,939 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 D19 GCG, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D19 GCG registered?

D19 GCG is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 1992.

Is D19 GCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D19 GCG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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