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G75 VJM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Beige Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

167,330 mi
Last recorded167,330 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG75 VJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 167,330 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 155,111 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 141,230 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 130,127 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 126,442 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 125,939 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 125,593 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 124,941 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 124,740 miles

small stone chip on windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2016 122,603 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 118,550 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 118,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 114,343 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 109,459 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 106,463 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 105,009 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front chassis corroded

metalb rake pipe held with zip ties

o/s/r shock absorber has a misting of oil

rear chassis corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2011 105,009 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front chassis corroded

metalb rake pipe held with zip ties

o/s/r shock absorber has a misting of oil

rear chassis corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2009 101,846 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 98,541 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 94,740 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 94,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 91,621 miles

Oil leaks from front hubs.

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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G75 VJM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 G75 VJM, 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

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What year was G75 VJM registered?

G75 VJM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 August 1989.

Is G75 VJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G75 VJM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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