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G22 BPB

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 3455cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

195,932 mi
Last recorded195,932 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG22 BPB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,455cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 195,932 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced through out (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 195,931 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced through out (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 195,909 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive everything that holds oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross-member/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor area on both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

heavy surface corrosion on chassis and sll suspension components front and rear

various rubber boots and bushes both front and rear worn and deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2020 195,902 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central body mounts very corroded

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive everything that holds oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor area on both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

heavy surface corrosion on chassis and sll suspension components front and rear

various rubber boots and bushes both front and rear worn and deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2019 195,883 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ALL AREAS !!!! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear cross-member corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 189,454 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front top mounts (2.4.C.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / inner sill (5.2.6)

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

chassis corroded outside of prescribed areas

coil spring corroded all four front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 188,640 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 188,165 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 188,157 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 183,516 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 183,506 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 181,942 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 180,488 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 180,481 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 174,698 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 174,698 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 167,896 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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G22 BPB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,455cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G22 BPB, 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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G22 BPB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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