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G274 VDL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,818 mi
Last recorded174,818 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG274 VDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 174,818 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2026 174,817 miles

Position lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2025 170,740 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 170,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 169,502 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 169,312 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 169,312 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 168,825 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 164,128 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 162,773 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 161,562 miles

cracks and splits in tyres side walls

Fail 29 Oct 2018 161,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

cracks and splits in tyres side walls

Pass 27 Oct 2017 160,835 miles

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

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre cracking on outside wall

offside rear chassis corroded

some imbalance on rear braking

Pass 12 Oct 2016 160,059 miles

front number plate in poor condition

front tyres cracking on sidewalls and stone cuts

p.a.s pump seeping oil

Pass 22 Sep 2015 156,936 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2014 153,939 miles

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

nearside rear tyre in poor condition, advise replacing

Pass 22 Aug 2013 150,077 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

offside headlight image poor

slack at parking brake lever

Pass 23 Aug 2012 143,854 miles

rear shock absorbers shields corroded away

Pass 16 Aug 2011 137,294 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

p.a.s pump slightly noisey

rear shock absorber shields corroding away

Pass 16 Aug 2010 132,062 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn.

offside and nearside rear spring lower cups heavily corroded.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 126,656 miles

Propshaft component defective

all tyres getting low in tread.

front exhaust rattle.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 121,107 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres low in tread.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 117,036 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 112,834 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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G274 VDL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G274 VDL, 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 G274 VDL registered?

G274 VDL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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