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G42 LRM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

219,971 mi
Last recorded219,971 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG42 LRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 219,971 miles

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

Offside Door corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 216,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 216,834 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced fuel tank support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front suspension turret corroded

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

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

front chassis legs corroded both sides

Pass 7 Nov 2023 214,016 miles

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member/a frame mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger / fuel tank mounting bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 214,014 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering arm loose and ball joint dust cover deteriorated (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member/a frame mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger / fuel tank mounting bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 206,816 miles

both front hubs damp

exhaust corroded

various surface corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2022 206,719 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier corrosion to battery box (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front suspension turret corroded

both rear hubs damp

Pass 21 Sep 2021 203,478 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside front suspension turret slightly corroded

slight corrosion nearside front chassis cross member

steering arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2021 203,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside front suspension turret slightly corroded

slight corrosion nearside front chassis cross member

steering arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2020 202,509 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

driver door frame corroded

nearside front upper suspension turret corroded

offside front hub seal damp

offside rear chassis leg corroded

steering arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2020 202,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

driver door frame corroded

nearside front upper suspension turret corroded

offside front hub seal damp

offside rear chassis leg corroded

steering arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2020 202,498 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking damper (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

driver door frame corroded

nearside front upper suspension turret corroded

offside front hub seal has slight leak

slight corrosion offside rear chassis leg

steering arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2018 202,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front brake hose perished

nearside front suspension turret corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

passenger door deteriorated

slight brake imbalance offside rear

slight exhaust leak front

slight play offside front

Pass 21 Mar 2017 200,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak engine and diffs

Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

n/s rear tyre perished

pedal rubbers worn

slight power steering oil weap

steering damper bushes worn

steering universal joint has slight play

wear in o/s front steering swivel joint

Fail 21 Dec 2016 200,763 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm joint (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 30 cm of steering damper mount (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting on axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member and rear end of chassis (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 30 cm of steering box mount (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting on axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner of rear cross member (6.6.6)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt "A" frame joint on top of rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play also oil leak from hub assembly (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak engine and rear diff

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Propshaft universal joint worn slight movement in rear joint

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s wiper blade torn on ends

pedal rubbers worn

slight movement in o/s front swivel hub assembly

steering column universal joint has slight play

steering damper bushes deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2015 198,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.C.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight wear in universal joint (2.2.A.1a)

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

n/s wiper blade torn on ends

o/s swivel hub joint has play

pedal rubbers worn

steering drop arm joint has wear

Fail 13 Nov 2015 198,313 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (2.2.C.1h)

Stop lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.2.1b)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle "A" frame joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

Ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel universal joint has slight wear (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s axle mounts (2.4.A.3)

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

front propshaft bolts loose, gearbox end

n/s wiper blade has small tear

o/s front swivel joint has slight play

oil leaking from engine and rear differential

pedal rubbers worn

Pass 23 Oct 2014 195,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

rear coil spring lower mounts corroding

slight corrosion within 30cm of servo mount

slight play in o/s front swivel joint

Fail 14 Oct 2014 195,389 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

rear coil spring lower mounts corroding

slight corrosion within 30cm of servo mount

slight play in o/s front swivel joint

Pass 15 Nov 2013 193,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear spring mountings corroded

doors corroded

engine oil leak

slight play rear propshaft rear joint

small cut in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2013 193,485 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear spring mountings corroded

doors corroded

engine oil leak

slight play rear propshaft rear joint

small cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2012 191,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

both rear spring mounting plates deteriorated

drivers seat belt deteriorated

engine oil leak

front bumper corroded

passenger door deteriorated

reverse lamp lens damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2012 191,140 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

both rear bump stops missing

both rear spring mounting plates corroded

front bumper corroded

reverse light lens damaged

front propshaft rear joint has excessive play

Pass 13 Jan 2011 188,171 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2011 188,166 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2009 184,007 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 184,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 181,095 miles

1. movement in both rear axle lower tie bar b ushes

Fail 8 Dec 2008 181,092 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 176,592 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2007 176,587 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2006 172,051 miles

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

Oil leak

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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G42 LRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 G42 LRM, 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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G42 LRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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