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G221 YDE

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,410 mi
Last recorded149,410 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG221 YDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 149,410 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 147,848 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s and o/s rear chassis old repairs o/k day of test

n/s/f and o/s/f disces slightly corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2012 147,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s rear chassis old repairs o/k day of test

n/s/f and o/s/f disces slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 144,973 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S AND O/S REAR CHASSIS CORROSION AND WEAKING O/K DAY OF TEST

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 144,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 139,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S AND O/S FRONT TYRES WILL NEED CHANGING SOON

N/S/R AND O/S/R CHASSIS AND REAR CROSS MEMBER UNABLE TO INSPECT REPAIR COVERED WITH UNDER SEAL

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 139,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 135,917 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 129,782 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 119,970 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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G221 YDE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G221 YDE, 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 G221 YDE registered?

G221 YDE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G221 YDE safe to buy?

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