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G330 DHF

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

173,929 mi
Last recorded173,929 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG330 DHF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 173,929 miles

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

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 173,679 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 172,961 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 170,457 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 170,294 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 169,581 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 168,331 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 165,940 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 164,746 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 162,004 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 161,980 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2008 159,969 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 158,861 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 154,401 miles

fuel tank damp

offside front brake disc slightly damp with oil

Fail 3 Mar 2006 154,401 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fuel tank damp

offside front brake disc slightly damp with oil

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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G330 DHF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 G330 DHF, 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 G330 DHF registered?

G330 DHF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1989.

Is G330 DHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G330 DHF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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