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G5 VXN

1989 Land Rover Defender

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

138,447 mi
Last recorded138,447 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 VXN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 138,447 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle corroded all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 136,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

widespread light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Jan 2025 136,878 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

widespread light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2024 136,723 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 136,722 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 136,524 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 136,518 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 136,411 miles

Both rear chassis rails are corroded n/s has holes but not within prescribed area

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 136,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear chassis rails are corroded n/s has holes but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 136,181 miles

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

vehicle has corrosion to both rear chassis rails,n/s has holes but not within prescribed area

Pass 21 Aug 2019 135,975 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 135,969 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both(link pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 135,325 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 134,549 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2017 134,543 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2017 134,510 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

o/s/f body mount is corroded,body secure

Pass 19 Apr 2016 133,502 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

numerous oil leaks

Fail 19 Apr 2016 133,502 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

numerous oil leaks

Fail 8 Apr 2016 133,420 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Front engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear bump stop rubber breaking off

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

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

Rear wear/play in rear propshaft u/j

Pass 20 Apr 2015 130,389 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 130,359 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 124,752 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 124,752 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 123,280 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 122,610 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 121,372 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 121,372 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 118,856 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI-SLIP MISSING.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 118,856 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI-SLIP MISSING.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 116,611 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 114,432 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 111,376 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 110,111 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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G5 VXN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 G5 VXN, 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 G5 VXN registered?

G5 VXN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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