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G441 RKP

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

129,750 mi
Last recorded129,750 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG441 RKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 129,750 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 129,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 128,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 128,610 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking Injection pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Near side and off side front and rear (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 125,421 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 125,369 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Not extending out from reel (7.1.2 (c))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 120,998 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 120,998 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working Both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working Both rears (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 119,323 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 119,323 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 118,817 miles

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

Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 118,817 miles

Fuel tank insecure mounting corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 118,259 miles

Oil leak ()

general corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2017 118,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

general corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2016 117,789 miles

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

oil leak

play detected at n/s/r and o/s/f road wheels

Pass 21 Oct 2015 116,769 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 115,547 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 115,547 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 114,638 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/r indicator lense damaged

steering damper bush deteriated

Pass 17 Oct 2012 114,005 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs lipped

fuel tank corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 111,683 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 109,411 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 109,411 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 107,049 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 104,646 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 101,789 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 99,474 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

diesel pump wet

Pass 9 Nov 2005 97,207 miles

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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G441 RKP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 G441 RKP, 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 G441 RKP registered?

G441 RKP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 1989.

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