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G815 SFF

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

83,625 mi
Last recorded83,625 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG815 SFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 83,625 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 83,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 82,823 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 80,826 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

UNABLE TO SEE CONDITION REAR BRAKES

Fail 26 Apr 2023 80,826 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

CANT SEE CONDITION OF REAR BRAKES

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear HUB SEAL LEAKING

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component POWER STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 80,601 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 77,826 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 75,564 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear diff oil leake

Fail 29 Jun 2018 75,564 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear diff oil leake

Pass 12 May 2017 74,001 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2017 74,001 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 72,808 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 72,808 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 71,180 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 71,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 68,900 miles

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

Top suspension cones slight corrosion n/s and o/s/f.

Pass 23 May 2013 66,755 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 66,661 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 64,490 miles

Front spring cones deteriorating N/S and O/S

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

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

Fail 8 May 2012 64,416 miles

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

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

Front spring cones deteriorating N/S and O/S

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 62,235 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 59,412 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 56,993 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 54,533 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 54,533 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 52,430 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 52,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 52,394 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

o/s/f. wiper blade detirorated but clearing screen

Pass 14 Oct 2005 50,005 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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G815 SFF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 G815 SFF, 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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What year was G815 SFF registered?

G815 SFF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 December 1989.

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