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G444 DWP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

109,745 mi
Last recorded109,745 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG444 DWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 109,745 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 109,427 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 109,056 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 108,584 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 107,789 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 107,037 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 106,445 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 105,650 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 104,942 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 104,200 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 103,884 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 103,440 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 103,155 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 102,664 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 102,161 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 102,161 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 101,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 100,900 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 99,528 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 97,883 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 96,729 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 94,126 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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G444 DWP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 G444 DWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G444 DWP registered?

G444 DWP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1989.

Is G444 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G444 DWP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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