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G74 WAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

260,521 mi
Last recorded260,521 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG74 WAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 260,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top spring mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top spring mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 260,506 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested all tyres unevenly worn (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top spring mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top spring mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 256,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 256,021 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure third row (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 245,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 235,214 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play box to nearside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 235,200 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play box to nearside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 224,236 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive front & rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear both tyres tread blocks unevenly worn.

Fail 5 Aug 2022 224,208 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended indicators (4.10 (c) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive front & rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear both tyres tread blocks unevenly worn.

Pass 6 Aug 2021 214,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 5 Aug 2021 214,779 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 5 Aug 2020 205,131 miles

All tyres unevenly worn.

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 200,270 miles

Offside Front swivel housing seal slightly leaking.

Fail 2 Jul 2019 200,257 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour bulbs (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All tyres uneven wear.

Offside Front swivel joint seal leaking.

Pass 2 Jul 2018 196,975 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 194,326 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 186,129 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 179,319 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 171,214 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 162,401 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

front windscreen wipers slightly split.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 162,384 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

front windscreen wipers slightly split.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 157,658 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision incomplete

Fail 15 Jun 2012 157,636 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision incomplete

Pass 8 Apr 2011 155,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly cuts to side wall.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 155,014 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly cuts to side wall.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 136,297 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 135,891 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 123,072 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 114,183 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside hub slight oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2006 111,772 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 111,770 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chassis corroded in general

some play rear axle ball joint

unable to open rear os door

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 WAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 WAC, 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 WAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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