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G154 RTM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

299,154 mi
Last recorded299,154 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG154 RTM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 299,154 miles

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

Front corrosion in both front wheel arches, floor

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 294,774 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 294,722 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Drivers foot well, holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Chalice slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 291,399 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 291,399 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 287,020 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 281,694 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 281,694 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 274,606 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 274,606 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 265,465 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 254,202 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 254,202 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 242,283 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 235,574 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both inner archs/ floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b) Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2017 235,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + nail (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Body has slight corrosion both inner archs/ floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b) Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2016 223,154 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides: Inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking/ perishing heavily - advise to replace

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2016 223,150 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides: Inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking/ perishing heavily - advise to replace

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2015 212,207 miles

Nearside Front hub seal

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front inner arch's corroded but not holed

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 199,314 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 186,360 miles

n/s/f cheque strap broken

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2013 186,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

n/s/f cheque strap broken

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 173,999 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil level below min

Pass 12 Sep 2011 160,262 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 145,345 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 145,342 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 129,339 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 114,557 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 97,315 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 89,022 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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G154 RTM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G154 RTM, 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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G154 RTM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 August 1989.

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