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F471 GHH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,143 mi
Last recorded179,143 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF471 GHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 179,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 175,264 miles

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

Nearside rear panhard/stabiliser arm bush deteriorated.

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 170,954 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 170,903 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 167,029 miles

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

Various oil leaks.

Fail 7 Jun 2023 167,017 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Various oil leaks.

Pass 29 Mar 2022 166,414 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 155,880 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 155,880 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 148,680 miles

Both rear outriggers starting to corrode.

Nearside rear panhard rod bush deteriorated.

Parking brake efficiency only just met (17%).

Slight play in offside rear shock absorber lower bush.

Fail 5 Mar 2020 148,680 miles

Both rear outriggers starting to corrode.

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

Nearside rear panhard rod bush deteriorated.

Parking brake efficiency only just met (17%).

Slight play in offside rear shock absorber lower bush.

Pass 13 Mar 2019 138,747 miles

Nearside rear panhard rod bush deteriorated.

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met (17%).

Pass 31 Jan 2018 123,898 miles

Nearside rear panhard rod bush deteriorated.

Pass 10 Feb 2017 113,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 113,662 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust pipe broken (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre rubber mounting (7.1.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 107,168 miles

Both front tyres cracking on outer sidewalls.

Exhaust rubber deteriorated but system still supported.

Steering idler ball joint boot deteriorated.

Fail 4 Feb 2016 107,168 miles

Both front tyres cracking on outer sidewalls.

Exhaust rubber deteriorated but system still supported.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering idler ball joint boot deteriorated.

Pass 28 Jan 2015 102,475 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 100,189 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 98,751 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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F471 GHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F471 GHH, 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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F471 GHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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