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G480 GJC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,660 mi
Last recorded18,660 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG480 GJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 18,660 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 18,641 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 18,627 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 18,606 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 18,594 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 18,573 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2019 18,558 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 18,464 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 18,057 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 18,050 miles

Offside Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 17,219 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Jul 2013 17,209 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2012 16,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 15,636 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 15,077 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 15,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Swivelling towbar swivel pin missing (6.6.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 13,567 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 12,255 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 10,741 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 10,741 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 9,803 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
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G480 GJC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G480 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.

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What year was G480 GJC registered?

G480 GJC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 1989.

Is G480 GJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G480 GJC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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