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G79 VVL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,031 mi
Last recorded99,031 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG79 VVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 99,031 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 98,617 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 98,037 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 97,577 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 97,250 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 97,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in outer side wall

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in outer side wall

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 93,647 miles

Trailer socket flap/lock missing

Fail 19 Jan 2015 93,624 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Trailer socket flap/lock missing

Pass 22 Jan 2014 90,064 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2013 85,841 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 85,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 81,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2012 81,996 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2011 77,959 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 74,038 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 69,485 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 65,175 miles

drivers seat belt has slight fluffing and fraying

engine and front diff have oil leaks

Fail 29 Dec 2007 65,178 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

engine and front diff have oil leaks

Pass 30 Dec 2006 59,843 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 53,899 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 VVL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVL, 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 VVL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 December 1989.

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