MOT Status
ValidMileage
260,521 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play box to nearside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
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.
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.
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear
Offside Rear tyre uneven wear
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
All tyres unevenly worn.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front swivel housing seal slightly leaking.
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.
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
front windscreen wipers slightly split.
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.
Clutch pedal anti-slip provision incomplete
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
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.
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.
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)
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of G74 WAC?
You can check the full history of G74 WAC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was G74 WAC registered?
G74 WAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.
Is G74 WAC safe to buy?
The MOT history for G74 WAC shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does G74 WAC have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G74 WAC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.