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G598 AAF

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

177,104 mi
Last recorded177,104 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG598 AAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 177,104 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 177,103 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 176,743 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 176,743 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm mounting area(axle) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 175,457 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 175,439 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 174,367 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 174,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 173,578 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 172,330 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 170,492 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 168,843 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 168,842 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2017 167,816 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 166,207 miles

Front Both swivel joints slightly leaking

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 166,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front Both swivel joints slightly leaking

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 166,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 164,198 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chassis undersealed

Pass 27 Feb 2014 162,292 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear bump stops missing

Fail 19 Feb 2014 162,292 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 11 Mar 2013 160,816 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 160,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

battery box cooroded and recommend repair

tail pipe off exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 159,338 miles

Battery box corroded/holed

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 159,338 miles

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

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Battery box corroded/holed

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 158,864 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 158,864 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 157,068 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 157,065 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Outer Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 153,223 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 153,223 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 153,212 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

N/S/R BUMP STOP RUBBER MISSING

Pass 18 Oct 2007 147,471 miles

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

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

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 147,394 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 141,798 miles

Oil leak

body support bracket at nearside rear rusted away

front brake discs becoming worn

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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G598 AAF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 G598 AAF, 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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G598 AAF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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