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G490 LHH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,748 mi
Last recorded82,748 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG490 LHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 82,748 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 80,289 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front door slightly corroded at the lower section

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front door slightly corroded at the lower section

Pass 2 Sep 2024 78,305 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower door frame excessively corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower door frame excessively corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil cooler on radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 75,636 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 72,131 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 68,225 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 68,225 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 66,572 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 66,565 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe condition (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre & tail box blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced all rear cross member inner & outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced steering damper area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure chassis corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 64,659 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 64,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 63,102 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 63,097 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2015 61,494 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 61,494 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 60,559 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 60,559 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 59,297 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 59,297 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 58,038 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 58,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 57,111 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 57,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 54,793 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 53,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 53,816 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 51,451 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 49,464 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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G490 LHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G490 LHH, 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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G490 LHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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