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G382 XVT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

156,641 mi
Last recorded156,641 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG382 XVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 156,641 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 155,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear hub seal slight leak

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 154,638 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 153,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper and to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle to rear area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle to rear area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 152,690 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 152,375 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 150,498 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 146,709 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 144,443 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 140,949 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 137,615 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 135,483 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 131,785 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 127,615 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 121,503 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 114,207 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 107,877 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 100,843 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 96,033 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 96,027 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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G382 XVT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 G382 XVT, 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 G382 XVT registered?

G382 XVT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G382 XVT safe to buy?

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