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G202 SVV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,904 mi
Last recorded92,904 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG202 SVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 92,904 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 14 Apr 2025 92,108 miles

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

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

reverse light not working

Fail 2 Apr 2025 92,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

reverse light not working

Pass 19 Apr 2024 91,764 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 91,764 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested power steering issues (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged chassis crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 90,908 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 90,900 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 90,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber turrett (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber turrett (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 90,725 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damage

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damage

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front outer wall damage

Offside Rear outer wall damage

Pass 26 Jun 2014 90,171 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 84,805 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 May 2010 84,801 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 83,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2008 81,103 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 78,930 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 75,010 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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G202 SVV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G202 SVV, 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 G202 SVV registered?

G202 SVV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G202 SVV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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