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G304 CAB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

206,718 mi
Last recorded206,718 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG304 CAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 206,718 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 187,797 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 178,372 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 170,515 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 156,788 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 156,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 137,710 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 121,439 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 121,436 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play OFF DROP ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn FRONT AXLE STABALIZER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 109,705 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 108,785 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 108,331 miles

Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s axel (2.4.G.2)

nail n/s/rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2015 107,613 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 106,372 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 106,366 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 103,201 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 101,185 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 97,452 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2011 97,452 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2010 93,715 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 90,356 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 86,783 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 82,574 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 79,186 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 76,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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G304 CAB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 G304 CAB, 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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G304 CAB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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