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G138 XHK

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,745 mi
Last recorded115,745 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG138 XHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 115,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 115,745 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 112,797 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigg body support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigg body support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 110,479 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 110,479 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 108,328 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrig box section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

fog light switch slight play

Fail 13 Jul 2023 108,328 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrig box section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

fog light switch slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2022 106,570 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2021 105,410 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

alternator belt loose

fog light switch works but temperamental

Fail 13 Jul 2021 105,410 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

alternator belt loose

fog light switch works but temperamental

Pass 24 Jul 2020 103,927 miles

Offside Front floor pan holed and rusted.

Fail 20 Jul 2020 103,927 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front floor pan holed and rusted.

Pass 25 Jul 2019 102,946 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 102,946 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 102,096 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 102,096 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 101,025 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 101,015 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan/ battery tray (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 100,156 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 99,225 miles

All suspension componets are corroded

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside brake back plate is missing

Oil leak

Rear fog light switch is poor and worn

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Welding repairs to chassis

Fail 14 Jul 2015 99,225 miles

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

All suspension componets are corroded

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Oil leak

Rear fog light switch is poor and worn

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Welding repairs to chassis

Pass 14 Jul 2014 97,734 miles

corrosion on both rear chassis legs

steering box weeping

surface corrosion on central crooss member

Pass 5 Aug 2013 96,934 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 96,918 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 93,553 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 89,795 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 89,759 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2010 858,289 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 85,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 81,521 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 78,796 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

oil leak from nsf hub assembly but not effecting brakes

Pass 13 Nov 2006 75,768 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 75,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 71,664 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 71,663 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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G138 XHK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G138 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.

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G138 XHK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 October 1989.

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