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G453 RYJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,969 mi
Last recorded159,969 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG453 RYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 159,969 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 159,216 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 159,212 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 158,546 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both ends (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 158,543 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both ends (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 157,964 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 155,737 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 154,024 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 151,772 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 149,065 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 145,626 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 141,786 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 137,849 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 134,804 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 134,804 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 131,356 miles

both rear tyres, small cuts in sidewalls

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

power steering box oily/leaking

steering lock deteriorated

underbody muddy

Fail 8 Oct 2013 131,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres, small cuts in sidewalls

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

power steering box oily/leaking

steering lock deteriorated

underbody muddy

Pass 17 Oct 2012 129,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 129,539 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 127,010 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 126,999 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 123,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 119,984 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 116,147 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 111,447 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 108,072 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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G453 RYJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G453 RYJ, 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 G453 RYJ registered?

G453 RYJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 1989.

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