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G183 THV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Turquoise Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

235,391 mi
Last recorded235,391 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG183 THV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 235,391 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 232,936 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 232,116 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 230,758 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 228,207 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 223,215 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 221,150 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 220,537 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 219,074 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 216,677 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 216,677 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2010 214,883 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2009 209,855 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 209,855 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front propshaft misaligned

Pass 14 Jun 2008 202,371 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 202,371 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 198,675 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

centre x member corroded

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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G183 THV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Turquoise with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G183 THV, 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 G183 THV registered?

G183 THV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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