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G210 KWR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,007 mi
Last recorded146,007 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG210 KWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 146,007 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive onto brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear uj (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all steering boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 145,972 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 142,638 miles

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

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2023 145,972 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 145,734 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 142,723 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 142,723 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 141,693 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 140,450 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 140,433 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion foot well area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion foot well area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Foot plate/side bar bolt loose

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 140,433 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion foot well area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion foot well area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Foot plate/side bar bolt loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 139,465 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 136,213 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 136,213 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 135,527 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 135,527 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 130,647 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 125,044 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 121,237 miles

ADVISE both front seat belts fraying.

ADVISE head light colour.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front no. plate!

rear reflectors!

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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G210 KWR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G210 KWR, 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 G210 KWR registered?

G210 KWR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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