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G793 GHG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

197,952 mi
Last recorded197,952 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG793 GHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 197,952 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 193,565 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 189,684 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 187,579 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 184,109 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

park brake travel high

Pass 19 Nov 2020 182,316 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar both D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear metal brake pipe insecure to chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle radius arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all rear shock bushes cracking (5.3.2 (c))

park brake lever high

Fail 11 Nov 2020 182,165 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle top A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring rubbing on park brake drum (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar both D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear metal brake pipe insecure to chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle radius arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all rear shock bushes cracking (5.3.2 (c))

park brake lever high

Pass 19 Dec 2019 180,169 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 180,041 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 174,364 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 174,362 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 170,484 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 170,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 169,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 169,221 miles

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

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 162,191 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 155,186 miles

front disc pads worn

Pass 30 Nov 2009 147,461 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 137,638 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 135,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front fog lamps not checked (switch not found)

rear compartment floor offside rear corner damaged (holed)

reverse lamp not working

Fail 27 Nov 2007 135,878 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front fog lamps not checked (switch not found)

rear compartment floor offside rear corner damaged (holed)

reverse lamp not working

Pass 9 Dec 2006 133,622 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 1 Dec 2006 133,622 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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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G793 GHG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 G793 GHG, 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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G793 GHG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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