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G504 MYA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

122,198 mi
Last recorded122,198 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG504 MYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 122,198 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 119,423 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 116,632 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 116,632 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 113,608 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 113,608 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 108,565 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 108,564 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 102,361 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 96,180 miles

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

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

oil leaks from diff and g/box and power steering and engine none excessive

Fail 19 Jun 2020 96,180 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

hand brake travel hi

oil leaks from diff and g/box and power steering and engine none excessive

Pass 27 Jun 2019 91,775 miles

corrosion to upper shock mounting heavy

Pass 22 Feb 2013 91,265 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 91,251 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2012 84,030 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 76,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front swivel joints have a slight oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2009 75,323 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 75,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 74,196 miles

Chassis has extensive surface corrosion

Clutch fluid level low

Power steering box has oil leak, slight.

Power steering oil level low

Fail 1 Jan 2009 74,196 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Chassis has extensive surface corrosion

Clutch fluid level low

Power steering box has oil leak, slight.

Power steering oil level low

Pass 7 Jan 2008 73,652 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 73,652 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 72,270 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 70,922 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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G504 MYA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 G504 MYA, 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 G504 MYA registered?

G504 MYA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 November 1989.

Is G504 MYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G504 MYA shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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