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G467 WHP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,233 mi
Last recorded157,233 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG467 WHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 157,233 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 151,411 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 148,884 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 145,235 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 143,919 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 142,072 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 141,793 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 140,420 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 135,749 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 133,374 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 129,203 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 125,338 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 124,097 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 121,394 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 119,573 miles

o/s and n/s rear chassis light corrosion.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 116,948 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 115,253 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 113,871 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 112,697 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 111,298 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 105,134 miles

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

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

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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G467 WHP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G467 WHP, 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

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What year was G467 WHP registered?

G467 WHP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 1989.

Is G467 WHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G467 WHP shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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