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G426 RWL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,296 mi
Last recorded170,296 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG426 RWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 170,296 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 170,292 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting passenger floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting drivers floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 167,346 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 167,283 miles

Fuel system component leaking high pressure pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 166,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened bracket on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened bracket on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened t/arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened bracket on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened bracket on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened t/arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering damper bushs worn and has aslight leal

Fail 11 Jan 2024 166,059 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by trailing arm rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Steering locking device ineffective track rod clamps corroded rear arm (2.1.3 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear steering arms corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened bracket on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened bracket on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened t/arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened bracket on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened bracket on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened t/arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering damper bushs worn and has aslight leal

Pass 25 Nov 2022 165,615 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracket on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened t/arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive plate on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracket on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened t/arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive plate on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and center rubbers spliting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering arm and clamps corroded

wiper linkage worn

Fail 16 Nov 2022 165,598 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting mount and outrigger to rear of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength s/ab turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting mount to rear of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive plate on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened t/arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive plate on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive s/ab turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive plate on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened t/arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive plate on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and center rubbers spliting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering arm and clamps corroded

wiper linkage worn

Pass 12 Aug 2021 164,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive s/ab turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive s/ab turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

wiper linkage worn

Fail 5 Aug 2021 164,514 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working pipe broken by bottle and jet missing (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached on axle (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached on axle (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive s/ab turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive s/ab turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

wiper linkage worn

Pass 3 Aug 2020 164,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Fail 3 Aug 2020 164,051 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 18 Mar 2019 163,106 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 12 Mar 2019 163,094 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near hockey stick rear mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of chassis/crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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 bump stop missing

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 161,882 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 161,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 160,765 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 158,427 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 158,427 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres starting to split

Fail 13 Jul 2015

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear tyres starting to split

Pass 6 Aug 2014 151,625 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2014 151,618 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 151,815 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 151,812 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 14 May 2009 151,810 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil level at low mark

Pass 7 Oct 2005 148,656 miles

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

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

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

main bulk head rusty

main chassis rusty

rear crossmember welds covered with sealant

Fail 17 Aug 2005 108,604 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bulk head holed both sides at mirror mountings

chassis very rusty

offside door frame very rusty

offsode front swivel leaking

oil leaking from engine,gearbox and tansfer box

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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G426 RWL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G426 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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G426 RWL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 1989.

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