CarVerify

Free Car Check

G479 GJC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

31,996 mi
Last recorded31,996 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG479 GJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 31,996 miles

Both drivers and passengers foot wells/floor panels have small holes caused by corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Various underside components showing signs of corrosion ie, chassis, coil springs and suspension, brake pipes etc

Pass 11 Jun 2021 31,599 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside chassis corroded around tow bar mounting

Fail 4 Jun 2021 31,590 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside chassis corroded around tow bar mounting

Pass 5 Jun 2020 30,893 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 29,609 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 27,987 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 27,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 27,125 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 26,914 miles

Offside Front bumper corroded

Rear fog lamp lense fading

Pass 23 Dec 2014 24,912 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 24,912 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 21,558 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 21,545 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 21,533 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 20,847 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak nearside front hub

Pass 3 Sep 2012 20,847 miles

oil leak nearside front hub

Pass 5 Sep 2011 19,917 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 18,304 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 16,964 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 16,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 15,593 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 15,593 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 14,158 miles

different type headlamps providing the same light output & intensity

Fail 5 Sep 2007 14,158 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

different type headlamps providing the same light output & intensity

Pass 31 Aug 2006 13,005 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G479 GJC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 G479 GJC, 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 G479 GJC?

You can check the full history of G479 GJC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G479 GJC registered?

G479 GJC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 1989.

Is G479 GJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G479 GJC shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G479 GJC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G479 GJC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.