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G79 UPV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,352 mi
Last recorded178,352 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG79 UPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 178,352 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 178,352 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 178,352 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill along seat mounting to floor is holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill along seat mounting to floor is holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer and over lap pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected below brake servo and master cylinder corroded and holed. (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 178,352 miles

Front Inner wings panels corroded

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt mounting point has corrosion

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt mounting point has corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 178,352 miles

Front Inner wings panels corroded

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt mounting point has corrosion

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt mounting point has corrosion

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 178,352 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front inner wing panels rusty

front screen damadge

offside and nearside floor panel rusty by body mounting

Fail 4 May 2022 178,352 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure frame cracked at rear (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front inner wing panels rusty

front screen damadge

offside and nearside floor panel rusty by body mounting

Pass 25 Mar 2021 178,248 miles

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive fluid leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged damaged by door (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside corrosion to fuel tank

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 174,216 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front slight play in front swivel pins both sides

Offside Front brake hose bracket corroded poor condition

Offside Front slight play in steering drop arm

Pass 28 Sep 2018 171,348 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 165,200 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 160,556 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 157,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

vechicle chassis scabby/rusted but no holes found nearside rear halfshaft/hub oily on outside

Fail 28 Jun 2013 157,378 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

vechicle chassis scabby/rusted but no holes found nearside rear halfshaft/hub oily on outside

Pass 25 Jun 2012 154,433 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

chip in screen

fuel tank corroded

slight play in nearside ball pivots

Pass 10 Jun 2011 151,398 miles

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

chip to screen

Pass 4 Dec 2009 146,802 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 140,566 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 136,997 miles

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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G79 UPV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G79 UPV, 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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G79 UPV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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