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G405 PTS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,754 mi
Last recorded118,754 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG405 PTS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 118,754 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 118,679 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 115,273 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023
Fail 4 Nov 2023
Pass 17 Jan 2022 110,700 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 100,244 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 97,534 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 137,987 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 137,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 137,250 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyre walls cracking ( no cords exposed )

Pass 3 Mar 2010 134,327 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

all 4 tyres have cracks in sirewalls and tread

oil leak from front n/s o/s swivels

Fail 19 Feb 2010 134,327 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

all 4 tyres have cracks in sirewalls and tread

oil leak from front n/s o/s swivels

Pass 28 Feb 2009 130,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside front wheel arch inner cover corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2009 130,210 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside front wheel arch inner cover corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2007 130,210 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 130,210 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 130,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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G405 PTS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G405 PTS, 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 G405 PTS registered?

G405 PTS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G405 PTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G405 PTS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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