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G474 BPC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

80,753 mi
Last recorded80,753 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG474 BPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 80,753 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body corroded

Pass 24 May 2024 80,733 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 80,719 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour FLASHES WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened BOTH SIDES HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired BODY - CHASSIS MOUNTING POINT CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL + FITTINGS (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced COMPLETE UNDERBODY CORRODED & COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 80,713 miles

Brake Ferules Corroded Front and back - NS

Brake Ferules Corroded Front and back - OS

Exhaust System Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Whole Vehicle Underbody is Corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2023 80,713 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Drivers Wiper Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake Ferules Corroded Front and back - NS

Brake Ferules Corroded Front and back - OS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Excessively Corroded on Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust System Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Whole Vehicle Underbody is Corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2022 80,707 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2022 80,707 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2021 80,686 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

reverse light not working

underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2021 80,686 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to over heating (coolant excessively leaking) (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holes inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near drivers door hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function snapped (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holes inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant excessively leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

reverse light not working

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2020 80,598 miles

All wheels corroded

Both front inner arches corroded and holed

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine and gearbox wet with oil

Front discs very corroded and pitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear diff mounting ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

Underside components corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2020 80,598 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All wheels corroded

Both front inner arches corroded and holed

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine and gearbox wet with oil

Front discs very corroded and pitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff mounting ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

Underside components corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2019 80,562 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

both front inner arches holed/corroded

corrosion to underbody components

oil residue on engine and gearbox

Fail 21 Feb 2019 80,562 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

both front inner arches holed/corroded

corrosion to underbody components

oil residue on engine and gearbox

Pass 14 Feb 2018 80,556 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Front indicators fading slightly

Rear coil springs corroding

underbody and chassis surface corrosion and heavily undersealed in places

Fail 12 Feb 2018 80,556 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wiper park mechanism not working (8.3.1e)

Front brake discs corroding

Front indicators fading slightly

Rear coil springs corroding

underbody and chassis surface corrosion and heavily undersealed in places

Pass 13 Feb 2017 80,467 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 80,467 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering damper (chassis) as marked (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (as marked ) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering column floorpan (as marked ) (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

battery compartment xs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 80,457 miles

various brake and suspension components corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2015 80,413 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrision on underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Jan 2015 80,413 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrision on underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Jan 2014 80,308 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 80,308 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 80,033 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

brackets to n/s/f door step corroded but unused as step missing

n/s/f tractor joint weeping oil

repairs made to rear chassis

steering damper bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 18 Jan 2013 80,029 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

brackets to n/s/f door step corroded but unused as step missing

n/s/f tractor joint weeping oil

o/s/f tractor joint leaking

repairs made to rear chassis

steering damper bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 22 Jun 2011 79,202 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 79,201 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

both front brake flexi ferrules corroding

fornt discs corroding on inner surfaces

number plate light surround missing

rear brake flexi ferrule corrode

Pass 8 Apr 2010 78,875 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 78,872 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 77,675 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2009 77,670 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2008 76,983 miles

water in rear off side tail light

Pass 27 Apr 2007 75,461 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 75,461 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 75,076 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 75,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear bumper/chassis rotted but not within prescribed erea

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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G474 BPC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G474 BPC, 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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G474 BPC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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