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G203 DNP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

122,515 mi
Last recorded122,515 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG203 DNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 122,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 122,510 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Axle shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Axle spring mount not fully welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering system lightly rubbing Steering column rubbing on oil cooler pipe (2.1.4 (a))

Fail 28 May 2025 122,500 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to handbrake being seized on (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Radius arm axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

A frame chassis mounts have been poorly repaired but are still structural

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering column (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 120,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear radius arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear radius arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 120,914 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in front of shock mount, chassis to cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in front of shock mount, chassis to cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front metal washer corroded away (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty not holding in right turn position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear radius bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear radius bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight smoke around exhaust manifold area

sports exhaust fitted

Pass 11 May 2023 119,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front U/J has lift. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe mounting snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 119,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm front bush. (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm front bush. (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front U/J has lift. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe mounting snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 117,630 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Prop Rear U/J. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush starting to peel. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 117,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Prop Rear U/J. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush starting to peel. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 117,625 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 117,625 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 117,623 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 117,626 miles

Both front seatbelts slightly damaged

Brake pedal rubber split

Exhaust noisy

Fuel pump sweaty

Nearside Front outrigger corroded/holed

Slight play in front diff pinion

Slight play in rear prop rear u/j

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Fail 18 Oct 2017 117,626 miles

Both front seatbelts slightly damaged

Brake pedal rubber split

Exhaust noisy

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fuel pump sweaty

Nearside Front outrigger corroded/holed

Slight play in front diff pinion

Slight play in rear prop rear u/j

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 117,626 miles

Exhaust noisy

Interior mirror missing

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front axle end cap has a bolt missing

Nearside front chassis outrigger holed but not significantly weakened to affect body security

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Slight play in steering column u/j

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 117,626 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet wiring (1.9.2a)

Exhaust noisy

Fuel pipe leaking leak off pipe between no1 and no2 injectors (7.2.3)

Interior mirror missing

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front axle end cap has a bolt missing

Nearside front chassis outrigger holed but not significantly weakened to affect body security

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Slight play in steering column u/j

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 117,625 miles

All tyres cracking in tread

Exhaust corroded

Front differential pinion oil seal weeping

Oil leak

Rear chassis holed n/s/r and o/s/r not within prescribed area

Slight blow from rear exhaust

Slight play in steering column u/j

Pass 3 Nov 2014 115,106 miles

All tyres cracking in tread

Both nearside and offside rear chassis holed but not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear cross member holed not wthin prescribed area

Slight play in rear diff pinion

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 115,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All tyres cracking in tread

Both nearside and offside rear chassis holed but not within prescribed area

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear axle top mount ball joint has excess play

Rear axle top mount ball joint rubber split

Rear cross member holed not wthin prescribed area

Slight play in rear diff pinion

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 114,331 miles

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 112,296 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

clucth pipe split

Fail 13 Oct 2012 112,296 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

clucth pipe split

Pass 26 Oct 2011 111,041 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 110,048 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2009 109,269 miles

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

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 13 Oct 2009 109,269 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Sep 2008 107,940 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 107,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 105,029 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 105,029 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 99,810 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 99,810 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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G203 DNP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G203 DNP, 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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G203 DNP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 September 1989.

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