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G110 FVX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,087 mi
Last recorded181,087 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG110 FVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 181,087 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Fail 8 Jan 2026 181,087 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 7 Jan 2025 179,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 175,554 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 169,886 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 166,464 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 166,458 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 163,377 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 158,791 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 FVX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G110 FVX, 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 G110 FVX registered?

G110 FVX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 1989.

Is G110 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G110 FVX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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