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G489 XDG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,577 mi
Last recorded108,577 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG489 XDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 108,577 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under body underseled

Fail 11 Jun 2025 108,577 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under body underseled

Pass 29 Nov 2023 105,594 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 105,587 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 101,203 miles

Tow bar removed

Fail 8 Nov 2022 101,203 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2010 83,554 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 83,372 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING DROP ARM XXX METEL BRAKE PIPE ACROSS REAR AXLE LOOSE XXX

Pass 4 Apr 2008 82,972 miles

ZZZZZZ SLIGHT WEAR IN O/S/F TOP JOINT ZZZZZ N/S/R LIGHT GLASS ORANGE ZZZ

Pass 10 Nov 2006 82,608 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 82,608 miles

Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

###### o/s/r light glass chip #####

Pass 17 Aug 2005 81,809 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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G489 XDG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G489 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 G489 XDG registered?

G489 XDG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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