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G74 EDY

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,911 mi
Last recorded145,911 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG74 EDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 145,911 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 145,910 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT EXHAUST PIPE BROKEN. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 144,567 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 144,567 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Parking brake lever inoperative cable broken (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 143,468 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 143,044 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 142,446 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 142,446 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2021 141,819 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 141,816 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Windscreen wipers do not park causing obstruction to drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 140,339 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 140,339 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine around oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 136,652 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mount loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 135,008 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 134,069 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all indicators lens faded starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both rear side light lens faded starting to show white light (1.1.A.3e)

corrosion to rear axle

Fail 28 Jun 2017 134,067 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all indicators lens faded starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both rear side light lens faded starting to show white light (1.1.A.3e)

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 27 Jun 2016 133,270 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 133,270 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 132,029 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 129,720 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 129,715 miles

Centre Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 127,538 miles

o/s/f tyer has deep cut in side wall not showing any cords

Fail 8 Jul 2013 127,535 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

o/s/f steering swivel joint leaking

o/s/f tyer has deep cut in side wall not showing any cords

rear axle leaking oil

Pass 12 Jul 2012 126,072 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyre tread preshing + cuts not showing any cords

o/s/f tyre has cut to side wall not showing any cords

Fail 26 Jun 2012 123,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyre tread preshing + cuts not showing any cords

o/s/f tyre has cut to side wall not showing any cords

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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G74 EDY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G74 EDY, 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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G74 EDY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 November 1989.

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