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G454 LRM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,226 mi
Last recorded100,226 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG454 LRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 100,226 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 100,146 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 96,760 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 90,641 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 90,411 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 86,730 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 84,961 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 82,089 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 78,892 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 76,526 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 72,455 miles

Fuel filtter has a slight seepage from it

Fail 20 Jan 2012 72,455 miles

Fuel filtter has a slight seepage from it

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 71,405 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 68,544 miles

nearside front wiper not clearing screen

Fail 11 Jan 2010 68,544 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front wiper not clearing screen

Fail 14 Oct 2008 65,037 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front tyre walls starting to split

Pass 14 Oct 2008 65,037 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front tyre walls starting to split

Pass 10 Oct 2007 118,170 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside & nearside front outriggers corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2007 118,079 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside & nearside front outriggers corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2006 111,989 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 111,989 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 107,301 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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G454 LRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G454 LRM, 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 G454 LRM registered?

G454 LRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 September 1989.

Is G454 LRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G454 LRM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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