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G139 XDE

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,655 mi
Last recorded132,655 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG139 XDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2026 132,655 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank insecure Held by ratchet strap which is in poor condition (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative Unable to switch off (4.5.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Foot brake has long travel

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 124,230 miles

Battery tray corroded but not excessive

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Park brake only just met requirements

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 124,213 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery tray corroded but not excessive

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 119,027 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 107,062 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2019 107,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2018 99,397 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 99,397 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking split on pressure test (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side transmission brake (1.4.1 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 93,156 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 84,963 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 84,957 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 74,792 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Various oil leaks

Fail 14 Apr 2015 74,788 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

front brake pipes corroded

front cross member corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 30 Dec 2010 74,749 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 74,709 miles

advise nsf and osf floors corroded with welded repairs

advise surface rust on brake pipes

Fail 14 Jan 2010 74,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

advise nsf and osf floors corroded with welded repairs

advise surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 14 Feb 2008 73,096 miles

advise nsf and osf floors corroded with welded repairs

advise oil lamp on on tick over

advise small area of corrosio to nsr alloy panel near chassis mount

advise surface rust on osf brake pipe

Fail 14 Feb 2008 73,096 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise nsf and osf floors corroded with welded repairs

advise oil lamp on on tick over

advise small area of corrosio to nsr alloy panel near chassis mount

advise surface rust on osf brake pipe

Pass 16 Jan 2007 71,151 miles

SLIGHT EXHAUST JOINT LEAKS

Pass 16 Jan 2006 69,775 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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G139 XDE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 G139 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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G139 XDE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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