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G493 GVG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,291 mi
Last recorded26,291 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG493 GVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2025 26,291 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 22,210 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 12,308 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 2,196 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 181,399 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 172,845 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 168,037 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 165,186 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 162,542 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 158,705 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 154,348 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 150,512 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 149,827 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 148,091 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 144,370 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 133,769 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 127,701 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 114,136 miles

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 May 2006 103,249 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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G493 GVG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G493 GVG, 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

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What year was G493 GVG registered?

G493 GVG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 August 1989.

Is G493 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G493 GVG shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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