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G110 BNP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,521 mi
Last recorded139,521 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG110 BNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 139,521 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 135,904 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play sphere has slight leak (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 133,383 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 129,829 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 129,829 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Bad connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 129,660 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 129,638 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

FAN BELT LOSE

HUB SEALS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2013 129,578 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 129,479 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 129,479 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 129,374 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 129,282 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 129,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 129,084 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 129,084 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 128,405 miles

o.s.r T/A mount breaking from bonding

o.s.r bump stop missing

slight dampness around PAS box

Fail 19 Nov 2007 128,405 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o.s.r T/A mount breaking from bonding

o.s.r bump stop missing

slight dampness around PAS box

Pass 15 Nov 2006 128,118 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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G110 BNP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G110 BNP, 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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G110 BNP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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