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G394 DOX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,582 mi
Last recorded108,582 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG394 DOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 108,582 miles

Nearside Rear outer door handle missing but can be opened with original lever.

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 106,332 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 104,688 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 104,529 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 95,179 miles

o.s.f hub seal slight weep

Pass 23 Feb 2022 95,152 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 93,008 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

rear bump stop missing

slight engine oil leak

slight fraying and damage on all seatbelts

steel wheel fitted on l/h rear

Fail 14 Dec 2020 93,002 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

oil on parking brake drum

slight fraying and damage on all seatbelts

steel wheel fitted on l/h rear

Pass 10 Jan 2020 91,072 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear supply pipe to rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower mounting plates (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply pipe to nearside front flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged side facing seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged forward facing seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged side facing seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear chassis within 30 cm of rear coil spring upper mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central chassis cross member where rear axle 'A' frame front mount brackets attach (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

rear suspension bump stops missing

slight wear in all rear forward facing passenger seat back rest retaining mechanisms

Fail 8 Jan 2020 91,072 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. all centre row seats backrests (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended forward facing seat belt (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear supply pipe to rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower mounting plates (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply pipe to nearside front flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged side facing seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged forward facing seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged side facing seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front coil spring lower mounting plates (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front shock absorber upper attachment turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear chassis within 30 cm of rear coil spring upper mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central chassis cross member where rear axle 'A' frame front mount brackets attach (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 20 Dec 2018 88,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear coil spring lower spring base plates (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel hose corroded filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both sides rear lap strap webbing (7.1.2 (d))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides front seat belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

wear in all rear (horizontal) passenger seat back rest latch mechanisms

Fail 13 Dec 2018 88,533 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides central/rear outer body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm both front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear coil spring lower spring base plates (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel hose corroded filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both sides rear lap strap webbing (7.1.2 (d))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides front seat belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

no reverse lamps working

Pass 18 Dec 2017 85,354 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Front cross member slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Lap belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly Deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Lap belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak Engine ()

Slight power steering oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 85,354 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Side step (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Front cross member slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Lap belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly Deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Lap belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak Engine ()

Slight power steering oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 81,439 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Front cross member slightly corroded

Nearside Front Body mounting outrigger corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Lap belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Drivers (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened Lap Belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 81,434 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Rear steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front cross member slightly corroded

Nearside Front Body mounting outrigger corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Lap belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bolt loose (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Drivers (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened Lap Belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 76,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion in n/s front body mounting

deterioration in n/s rear tyre outer side wall

slight play in o/s front lower swivel

Fail 17 Dec 2015 76,628 miles

Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion in n/s front body mounting

deterioration in n/s rear tyre outer side wall

slight play in o/s front lower swivel

Pass 18 Dec 2014 73,200 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 73,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 69,993 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 69,990 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 65,271 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

O/S hub seal has a slight leak

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 11 Dec 2012 65,271 miles

O/S hub seal has a slight leak

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 10 Jan 2012 60,336 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 60,336 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 60,052 miles

n/s/rear bump stop missing

Pass 8 Feb 2010 58,830 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 57,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 57,684 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 55,700 miles

n/s and o/s rear chassis rusty

n/s hub slightleak

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2006 51,650 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 47,778 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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G394 DOX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G394 DOX, 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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G394 DOX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 November 1989.

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