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G610 UHV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

187,425 mi
Last recorded187,425 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG610 UHV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 187,425 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 186,519 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 186,383 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 185,289 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 183,949 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 183,843 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 183,696 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 182,262 miles

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

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

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

exhaust tail pipe holed and corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2020 182,244 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 181,012 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 181,012 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose x2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 179,291 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 179,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker x2 bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 173,445 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 9 Jun 2017 173,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 25 May 2016 167,259 miles

eng oil leaks

oil leak o/s/rear hub

Fail 23 May 2016 167,259 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eng oil leaks

oil leak o/s/rear hub

Pass 11 Jun 2015 165,565 miles

oil leak onto rear backplate but not contaminating brake shoes

Pass 10 Jul 2011 165,565 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 159,990 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 159,986 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 156,658 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s window regulator inoperative

Fail 15 Oct 2009 156,642 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Sep 2009 156,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Propshaft component defective

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

g/box bell/housing bolts missing

rear bump stops missing

rear door not opening

Pass 13 Aug 2008 150,972 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 150,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 137,340 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 127,114 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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G610 UHV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 G610 UHV, 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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G610 UHV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 October 1989.

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