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G648 VAY

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

231,548 mi
Last recorded231,548 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG648 VAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 231,548 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission system leaking throughout (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 224,638 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 215,717 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 215,588 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 204,026 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 195,470 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 188,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 178,437 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 178,378 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 170,330 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 169,347 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 164,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 May 2017 164,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust tail pipe snapped (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 160,780 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Diff leaking

Nearside Rear Half shaft leaking

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 160,775 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Diff leaking

Nearside Front Swivel joint leaking

Nearside Rear Half shaft leaking

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

Offside Front Swivel joint leaking

Steering rod gaiter split

Pass 24 Mar 2015 159,995 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 159,981 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 158,910 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front wheels corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2014 158,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front wheels corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 156,622 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 155,821 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 153,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 151,787 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 151,770 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 148,789 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 148,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 145,032 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 142,141 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 139,462 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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G648 VAY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G648 VAY, 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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G648 VAY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 1989.

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