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G623 RNC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

147,045 mi
Last recorded147,045 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG623 RNC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 147,045 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u-j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play u-j that connects column to steering box (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 142,548 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 139,720 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 138,167 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 135,204 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 130,441 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 128,037 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 128,036 miles

Body panel insecure Bonnet, offside hinge broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside front chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside rear cross member support bracket holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside front floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification Nearside front trailing arm main pivot bolt too short. Nylock nut not secured. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification Offside front panhard rod control arm, incorrect pivot bolt used. Evidence of excessive movement in arm. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 123,001 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 122,940 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 119,213 miles

parking brake lever travel is high

Pass 15 Sep 2016 116,890 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 116,883 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 113,091 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2015 113,091 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 111,620 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

both front wipers smearig slightly

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear valance corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2014 111,620 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

both front wipers smearig slightly

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear valance corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2011 117,500 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 117,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 102,435 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 102,435 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

ALL BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 91,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise offside front and nearside front swivel hubs weeping

advise offside front and nearside front tyres perished

advise slight leak from steering box

Fail 31 Jan 2009 90,985 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 88,192 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 88,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 84,445 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 84,442 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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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G623 RNC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 G623 RNC, 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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G623 RNC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 October 1989.

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