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G448 DWP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

210,486 mi
Last recorded210,486 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG448 DWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 210,486 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 203,116 miles

Front number plate not in original position

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

rear exhaust rubbers perished/cracking

steering linkage ball joint dust cover slightly perished

Pass 7 Sep 2022 191,056 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front number plate not in original position

Fail 7 Sep 2022 191,051 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

coolant filler cap is missing

front number plate not in original position

Pass 13 Sep 2021 174,210 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 164,719 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 164,467 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases starting to blow (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rotten starting to blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 164,467 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases starting to blow (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rotten starting to blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 163,817 miles

Nearside Front Outer n/s/f front track rod end slight wear.

Nearside Front shock absorber turrets corroding.

Offside Front shock absorber turrets corroding.

minor blow on exhaust tail pipe.

oil leaks on engine, gearbox and diff.

Fail 12 Sep 2018 163,817 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f rear track rod end - tightened lock nut. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer n/s/f front track rod end slight wear.

Nearside Front shock absorber turrets corroding.

Offside Front shock absorber turrets corroding.

minor blow on exhaust tail pipe.

oil leaks on engine, gearbox and diff.

Pass 6 Sep 2017 162,775 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both front lower joints have slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage both rear shock absorber top bushes worn (2.7.4)

oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2017 162,775 miles

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light both rear stop lights showing white (1.2.1e)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both front lower joints have slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage both rear shock absorber top bushes worn (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2016 161,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 161,585 miles

Nearside Drag link end seriously misaligned catching on bracket under tray (2.2.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 160,577 miles

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/s/f hub seal weeping

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in both drag link ends.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2015 160,577 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/s/f hub seal weeping

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in both drag link ends.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 159,371 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 159,365 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 158,020 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front swivel joint slight oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2013 158,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (1.5.1a)

Rear Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fluid seap at o/s/r wheel

o/s/f swivel housing seaping oil

Pass 13 Aug 2012 158,017 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 158,017 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 151,335 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 148,724 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 144,782 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 144,782 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 140,853 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 140,853 miles

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

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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G448 DWP 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 60.7%.

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 G448 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.

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G448 DWP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 1989.

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