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G423 RWL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

539,204 mi
Last recorded539,204 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG423 RWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 539,204 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 538,278 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 536,002 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 529,926 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 529,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened panard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 518,935 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 510,241 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 510,239 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 504,601 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 494,173 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 494,169 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 481,880 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 473,294 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 462,596 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 455,317 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 447,353 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 439,282 miles

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

Oil leak

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

welding undersealed

Pass 11 Oct 2011 430,863 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2011 430,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 423,088 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 414,525 miles

body & chassis corroded !!

front no plate begining to delaminate

Pass 26 Sep 2008 404,918 miles

front no plate cracked but still readable

Fail 24 Sep 2008 404,909 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front no plate cracked but still readable

Pass 3 Oct 2007 392,100 miles

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 392,100 miles

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

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

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil low

rear uj worn

Pass 15 Sep 2006 374,614 miles

n/s/r door can't be opened

Fail 12 Sep 2006 374,608 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

n/s/r door can't be opened

Pass 7 Oct 2005 363,598 miles

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

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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G423 RWL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G423 RWL, 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 G423 RWL registered?

G423 RWL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 1989.

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