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G465 XFA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,871 mi
Last recorded6,871 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG465 XFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 6,871 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 4,171 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 4,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 1,428 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 126,954 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 126,588 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside rear low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Low effort (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2014 125,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G465 XFA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G465 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G465 XFA?

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What year was G465 XFA registered?

G465 XFA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G465 XFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G465 XFA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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