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F474 GHH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,077 mi
Last recorded152,077 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF474 GHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 152,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 151,508 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 150,551 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 149,544 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 146,265 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 146,254 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front WIPERS ONLY OPERATE ON ONE SPEED DEAD SLOW

Pass 27 Oct 2020 141,456 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 141,440 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 139,027 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 135,688 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 133,263 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump damp

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 133,249 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump damp

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 130,372 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 130,372 miles

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 129,530 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 117,928 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 110,667 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 110,667 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

rear diff pinion seal leaking.slight play in stearing damper bush

Pass 9 Mar 2007 102,039 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 95,968 miles

advise front number plate

advise front tyres getting low

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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F474 GHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F474 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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F474 GHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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