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G594 MYD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests39 (20 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate51.3%

Mileage

200,000 mi
Last recorded200,000 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG594 MYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 19 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 200,000 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 200,000 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024
Pass 21 Dec 2023 200,000 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 200,000 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing lens (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 200,000 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper axle swivel ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Rear both stub axle leaking oil

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis starting to corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

wiper ends split

Pass 30 Sep 2022 199,999 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 200,000 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Lower Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement U.j loose (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated axle seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely oil leak rear hubs (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer chassis legs by shock absorber mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear outer chassis legs by spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear hose ferrules corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2021 200,002 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 200,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 200,000 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 200,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 200,000 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmisson (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

both front lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

both front out riggers corroded

both front shock absorber turrets corroded

both front springs corroded

both headlights nearing output limit

offside rear outer axle seal leaking

power steering pump weeping

rear brake hose and union corroded

rear bump stops missing

rear chassis corroded

slight corrosion front chassis

wipers not self parking

Fail 11 Sep 2019 200,000 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated both (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion front chassis

wipers not self parking

offside rear outer axle seal leaking

power steering pump weeping

rear brake hose and union corroded

rear bump stops missing

rear chassis corroded

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmisson (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

both front axle seals leaking

both front brake discs badly pitted inner face

both front lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

both front out riggers corroded

both front shock absorber turrets corroded

both front springs corroded

both headlights nearing output limit

brake reading near limit

offside front brake pipe on caliper corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 200,000 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty only working one side (4.4.2 (a) (i))

both front axle seals leaking

both front lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

both front shock absorber turrets corroded

engine leaking

front floor holed outside prescribed area

gearbox leaking

offside rear outer axle seal leaking

power steering pump weeping

rear brake hose and union corroded

rear bump stops missing

rear chassis corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2018 200,000 miles

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc contaminated both (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated both (1.1.13 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced battery tray excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty only working one side (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front axle seals leaking

both front lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

both front shock absorber turrets corroded

engine leaking

front floor holed outside prescribed area

gearbox leaking

offside rear outer axle seal leaking

power steering pump weeping

rear brake hose and union corroded

rear bump stops missing

rear chassis corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 198,657 miles

power steering pump area staining

rear bump stops missing

rear chassis corroded

rear light lenses corroded

both front swivel seals leaking, but not excessively

front floor holed outside prescribed area

front number plate faded

offside rear outer axle seal leaking

Fail 20 Sep 2017 198,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg in various place and behind spring (2.4.A.3)

both front swivel seals leaking, but not excessively

front floor holed outside prescribed area

front number plate faded

offside rear outer axle seal leaking

power steering pump area staining

rear bump stops missing

rear chassis corroded

rear light lenses corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 194,084 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front swivel seals leaking, but not excessively

front floor holed outside prescribed area

offside rear outer axle seal leaking

rear chassis corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2016 194,083 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front swivel seals leaking, but not excessively

front floor holed outside prescribed area

offside rear outer axle seal leaking

rear chassis corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 189,184 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front axle seals leaking not excessivley

offside rear axle seal leaking

rear chassis corroded

steering box leaking but not excessivley

Fail 10 Sep 2015 189,184 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

foot brake readings low

front axle seals leaking not excessivley

offside rear axle seal leaking

rear chassis corroded

steering box leaking but not excessivley

Pass 26 Sep 2014 184,451 miles

both front axle seals weeping

both headlights deteriorated

corrosion on rear chassis

front number plate faded

offside headlight near definition limit

offside rear hub seal leaking but not to excess

rear bump stop missing

staining on nearside rear brake back plate

wipers wont self park

Fail 18 Sep 2014 184,450 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front axle seals weeping

both headlights deteriorated

corrosion on rear chassis

front number plate faded

offside headlight near definition limit

offside rear floor holed

offside rear hub seal leaking but not to excess

power steering pump weeping

rear bump stop missing

staining on nearside rear brake back plate

wipers wont self park

Pass 12 Sep 2013 178,278 miles

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

both front axle seals weeping

corrosion brake pipe on offside front caliper

corrosion offside rear brake pipe to cylinder

corrosion rear chassis

wiper dont self park

Fail 6 Sep 2013 178,233 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front axle seals weeping

corrosion brake pipe on offside front caliper

corrosion offside rear brake pipe to cylinder

corrosion rear chassis

wiper dont self park

Pass 10 Sep 2012 171,702 miles

both front axle seals weeping

both rear chassis legs corroded

corrosion on offside front brake pipe on caliper

power steering pump weeping

wear in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 6 Sep 2012 171,702 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

both front axle seals weeping

both rear chassis legs corroded

corrosion on offside front brake pipe on caliper

power steering pump weeping

staining on nearside rear brake back plate

wear in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Sep 2011 166,166 miles

corrosion on offside front brake pipe to caliper

corrosion on offside front brake pipe to flex

corrosion on offside rear chassis leg

front number plate faded

wipers wont self park

Fail 6 Sep 2011 166,166 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion on offside front brake pipe to caliper

corrosion on offside front brake pipe to flex

corrosion on offside rear chassis leg

front number plate faded

wipers wont self park

Pass 14 Sep 2010 159,967 miles

both front axle seals weeping

corrosion on offside front brake pipe to flex

offside front seat belt damaged

wipers wont park

Fail 13 Sep 2010 159,966 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front axle seals weeping

corrosion on offside front brake pipe to flex

offside front seat belt damaged

wipers wont park

Pass 4 Sep 2009 154,079 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion on rear crossmember

play on steering drop arm

slight weeping from steering pump and box

Fail 1 Sep 2009 154,077 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion on rear crossmember

play on steering drop arm

slight weeping from steering pump and box

Pass 17 Sep 2008 148,865 miles

both front steering joint seals weeping

nearside rear trailing arm rearward bush worn

power steering pump weeping slightly

rear chassis near to tow bar mount corroded

steering box weeping

Fail 10 Sep 2008 148,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front steering joint seals weeping

nearside rear trailing arm rearward bush worn

power steering pump weeping slightly

rear chassis near to tow bar mount corroded

steering box weeping

Pass 29 Aug 2007 141,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 134,605 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 134,605 miles

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

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

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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G594 MYD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.3%.

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 G594 MYD, 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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G594 MYD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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