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G479 XDG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

162,566 mi
Last recorded162,566 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG479 XDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 162,566 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 162,566 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 162,566 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

advise both front hockey stick arm bushes worn

Pass 10 Jun 2022 162,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 162,568 miles

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

both rear chassie rails have surface corrosion to box section and by spring top mounts but not considered excessive or holed

Fail 6 May 2021 162,566 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 162,566 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 161,876 miles

Body has slight corrosion. Vehicle structure has slight corrosion.Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not excessive considered can not be viwed cover on it covers on it .

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play rear of rear propshaft universal joint worn.

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

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

covers and under tray fitted under car all round

covers on sill inner and outer sills both sides. can not be viwed.

front and rear pads can not be viwed

Pass 9 Apr 2016 161,152 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 149,739 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 147,848 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear of rear propshaft universal joint worn.

Fail 28 Feb 2014 147,848 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear of rear propshaft universal joint worn.

Pass 2 Mar 2013 146,247 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 144,572 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 144,491 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 142,108 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 147,274 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 140,037 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 139,348 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 137,450 miles

very bad oil leak from engine †vehicle in general dirty condition

Fail 20 Apr 2007 137,450 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

vehicle in general dirty condition

very bad oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Mar 2006 135,784 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 135,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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G479 XDG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 G479 XDG, 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 G479 XDG registered?

G479 XDG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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