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G172 YJH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,207 mi
Last recorded101,207 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG172 YJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 101,207 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Underside rusty in places

Pass 15 Apr 2025 101,045 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Underside rusty in places

Pass 2 Apr 2024 100,867 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 99,801 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 99,619 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 99,454 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 99,371 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 99,296 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 98,823 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 98,399 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 97,941 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 96,654 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 95,531 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 94,297 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 92,598 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 91,088 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 87,752 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 85,485 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 83,494 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 83,494 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 80,448 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Jun 2006 80,448 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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G172 YJH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G172 YJH, 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 G172 YJH registered?

G172 YJH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 October 1989.

Is G172 YJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G172 YJH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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