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G667 FVW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,887 mi
Last recorded133,887 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG667 FVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 133,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor slightly corroded

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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 133,879 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Floor slightly corroded

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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 133,056 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 132,443 miles

Front both front swivel housing weeping

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

both front to rear chassis showing corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2023 132,438 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front swivel housings weeping

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 131,871 miles

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

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

both chassis middle and rear showing corrosion

both front swivel housings slight leak

both rear half shaft seals weaping

exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2022 131,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

both chassis middle and rear showing corrosion

both front swivel housings slight leak

both rear half shaft seals weaping

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2022 131,851 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounts front an rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear oil leak hub

Pass 10 Dec 2020 131,705 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 131,705 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 131,025 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2013 130,868 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 130,868 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 127,466 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 126,586 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 125,700 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 123,702 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 121,287 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 119,707 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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G667 FVW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G667 FVW, 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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G667 FVW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 1989.

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