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G176 YDG

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,836 mi
Last recorded142,836 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG176 YDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 142,836 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 141,293 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 139,389 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 136,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2023 136,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 130,887 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 126,012 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 120,115 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 120,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 114,800 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 108,210 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 98,578 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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G176 YDG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G176 YDG, 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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What year was G176 YDG registered?

G176 YDG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 1989.

Is G176 YDG safe to buy?

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