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G4 FDY

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,771 mi
Last recorded178,771 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 FDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 178,771 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 178,197 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 176,888 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 176,837 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 176,719 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 176,412 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 175,694 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 175,261 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 175,261 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 172,636 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 163,568 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 163,568 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 160,366 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 160,366 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 157,028 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 150,875 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 150,875 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 141,858 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 135,735 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 135,735 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 132,567 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 132,567 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 130,347 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 121,707 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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G4 FDY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G4 FDY, 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 G4 FDY registered?

G4 FDY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 1989.

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