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G11 MUC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,962 mi
Last recorded26,962 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 MUC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 26,962 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 25,613 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 22,512 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 19,829 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 19,829 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 18,217 miles

Front Oil leaks various places

Pass 6 Feb 2021 16,827 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 14,366 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 13,042 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Foot well area. Corroded and weak. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel Bump stop missing (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 11,179 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 5,372 miles

Offside Front door stiff to open

Pass 19 May 2015 96,969 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underbody waxoyled

Fail 18 May 2015 96,969 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underbody waxoyled

Pass 11 Jun 2014 90,831 miles

Handbrake lever feels slightly insecure.

Fail 10 Jun 2014 90,828 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Handbrake lever feels slightly insecure.

Pass 22 Jun 2013 86,295 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 82,765 miles

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

heavy surface corrosion on bulk head & front floor pans

one no plate bulb not working

wipers poor

Pass 14 May 2011 79,653 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 78,777 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 74,351 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 71,862 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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G11 MUC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 G11 MUC, 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 G11 MUC registered?

G11 MUC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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