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G395 VOU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

176,854 mi
Last recorded176,854 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG395 VOU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 176,854 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2026 176,854 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 176,402 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 175,930 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 175,930 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached rear bolt lose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 175,325 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 174,729 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 174,729 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm dust cover. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 173,439 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 173,439 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 172,594 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 171,103 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 169,916 miles

Front Advise windscreen going milky around edges

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 168,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front bulk head corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 167,936 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front bulk head corroded

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 166,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 166,428 miles

Offside brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle top ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 164,446 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

advise ball joint on rear axle dust cover perrished

Fail 9 Jun 2015 164,415 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

advise ball joint on rear axle dust cover perrished

Pass 5 Jun 2014 163,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 161,815 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 161,812 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 May 2012 160,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 158,726 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 158,726 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 20 May 2010 157,101 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 155,474 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 153,389 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 153,389 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 May 2007 150,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 150,420 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 147,052 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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G395 VOU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 G395 VOU, 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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G395 VOU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 December 1989.

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