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G122 XDE

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

137,010 mi
Last recorded137,010 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG122 XDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 137,010 miles

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2024 136,320 miles

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2023 135,349 miles

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2022 134,519 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2021 133,621 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2019 132,752 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2018 132,379 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 131,562 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 131,062 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 130,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 130,017 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 129,197 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 28,474 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 125,051 miles

Nearside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 120,097 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 115,002 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 112,330 miles

Corrosion throughout vehicle structure

Pass 7 Dec 2007 110,160 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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G122 XDE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 G122 XDE, 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 G122 XDE registered?

G122 XDE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 August 1989.

Is G122 XDE safe to buy?

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