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G579 RHH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,423 mi
Last recorded186,423 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG579 RHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 186,423 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes and underside coated (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 186,413 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit touching exhaust (4.11 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently catch missing (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes and underside coated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2022 186,273 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

radiator support bracket loose

Fail 25 May 2022 186,272 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

radiator support bracket loose

Pass 7 Feb 2020 184,044 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 183,990 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 183,153 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 181,805 miles

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

fuel tank corroded not leaking

Pass 8 Aug 2009 179,026 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 174,066 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 168,380 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 168,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 161,720 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 161,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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G579 RHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G579 RHH, 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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G579 RHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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