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G447 XFA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

203,342 mi
Last recorded203,342 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG447 XFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 203,342 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 203,342 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2025 202,954 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 202,930 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 202,821 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 202,815 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member/chassis corroded- recommend cross member replaced!!!! (6.6.6)

Steering locking device insecure steering uj bolt loose (2.2.C.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

floor section by battery corroded- outside prescribed area!!

Pass 21 Jun 2014 202,657 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chassis heavily painted.

Fail 20 Jun 2014 202,635 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chassis heavily painted.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 199,572 miles

f/n/s floor holed

Pass 14 Sep 2012 191,086 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 191,086 miles

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 185,370 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

imballance rear brakes

Fail 6 Oct 2011 185,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

imballance rear brakes

Pass 14 Sep 2010 178,523 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 178,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 169,204 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 169,204 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 155,393 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 145,779 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 145,779 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 142,955 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 136,069 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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G447 XFA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 G447 XFA, 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 G447 XFA registered?

G447 XFA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G447 XFA safe to buy?

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