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G464 OAA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,466 mi
Last recorded96,466 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG464 OAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 96,466 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 92,041 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 88,441 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 85,323 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 82,531 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 79,122 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 75,315 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 72,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 72,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 69,158 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 67,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 66,410 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 66,410 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 64,944 miles

areas of corrosion in rear cross member & chassis .

Fail 12 Jun 2013 63,719 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front bumper corroded & in poor condition,

signs of imbalance in rear brakes.

small areas of corrosion in rear chassis cross member

Pass 12 Jun 2013 63,719 miles

front bumper corroded & in poor condition,

signs of imbalance in rear brakes.

small areas of corrosion in rear chassis cross member

Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,484 miles

rear prop shaft worn joint .

signs of imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 13 Apr 2011 61,803 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 61,803 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 60,924 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded in places.

sighns of corrosion on chassis.

some imbalance in rear brakes

spare tyre perished

Pass 26 Feb 2009 60,070 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 60,054 miles

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2007 59,069 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 58,171 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 58,171 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear shockabsorber top bushes are worn

Pass 21 Jul 2005 56,366 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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G464 OAA 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 G464 OAA, 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 G464 OAA registered?

G464 OAA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 August 1989.

Is G464 OAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G464 OAA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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