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G414 PWV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

262,827 mi
Last recorded262,827 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG414 PWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 262,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 262,827 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 May 2025 262,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 262,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2024 262,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 262,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 262,867 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear outrigger corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2022 262,827 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 262,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 262,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 258,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2020 258,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2017 254,800 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 246,930 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal weeping

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

poor pattern to both head lamps

wipers poorly parked

Pass 12 Jun 2015 240,913 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 235,926 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 228,238 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 228,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 25 May 2012 220,512 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 220,512 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 212,509 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 212,509 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 206,362 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 198,777 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 189,097 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 178,004 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 166,617 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust shield loose

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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G414 PWV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 G414 PWV, 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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G414 PWV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 September 1989.

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