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G131 XHK

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

165,268 mi
Last recorded165,268 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG131 XHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 165,268 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 163,350 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 163,312 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front N/S and O/S swivels have seepage

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 162,972 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 161,351 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 160,273 miles

Both front tractor joints leaking

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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 caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 160,272 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle A frame mount (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component missing bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tractor joints leaking

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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 caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 160,241 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 160,174 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 160,174 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 160,172 miles

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

both front diff seals slightly leaking

steering drop arm has slight play in ball joint

Fail 17 Oct 2017 160,172 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front diff seals slightly leaking

steering drop arm has slight play in ball joint

Pass 17 Oct 2016 159,979 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 159,117 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 157,828 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 157,009 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 155,940 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 154,985 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 154,500 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 154,131 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 150,840 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 147,729 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 144,641 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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G131 XHK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 G131 XHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G131 XHK registered?

G131 XHK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 1989.

Is G131 XHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G131 XHK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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