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G820 GUX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

1,168 mi
Last recorded1,168 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG820 GUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 1,168 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear-most (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 840 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under passenger floor out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg by nearside rear top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Dampness around fuel tank area

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pipes and steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 121,145 miles

General under body corrosion

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

Nearside Front Hub swivel seal leaking

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Hub swivel seal leaking

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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 Rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 116,722 miles

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

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive ORBITAL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

POWER STEERING NOTCHY AT IDLE DUE TO WORN PAS BELT

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR SHOCK LOWER BUSHES (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 116,719 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (BORDER OBSCURED BY GRILL) (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn PANHARD ROD BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (ON TOP OF CHASSIS LEG AND IN TUBE HOLE, NEAR FRONT OF TRAILING ARM, MARKED WITH CHALK) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn PANHARD ROD BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (CHASSIS LEG BY BUMP STOP, MARKED WITH CHALK) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STEERING BOX DROP ARM TRACK ROD END (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play STEERING BOX DROP ARM TRACK ROD END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive STEERING BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive OFFSIDE FRONT HUB SEAL AND REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

POWER STEERING NOTCHY ON IDLE DUE TO WORN POWER STEERING BELT

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR LOWER (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 114,407 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

General Underbody Corrosion, Particularly Around Rear Chassis Mounts

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

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Rear Steering Link Arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 114,407 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F Steering Tie Rod End (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Hub Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

General Underbody Corrosion, Particularly Around Rear Chassis Mounts

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

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Front Steering Arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Rear Steering Link Arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 113,166 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured fronts x2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 113,163 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured fronts x2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 113,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 113,078 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 112,341 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 112,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering linkage deformed drag link (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering linkage fouling drag link (2.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 111,024 miles

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

Steering arm deformed but serviceable rear most steering arm bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 111,019 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering arm deformed but serviceable rear most steering arm bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 109,562 miles

nail n/s/f tyre

prop uj has slight play

steering box slight leak

Fail 29 Aug 2017 109,559 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all front covers insecure (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

nail n/s/f tyre

prop uj has slight play

steering box slight leak

Pass 1 Sep 2016 107,889 miles

bonnet cable broken

Fail 31 Aug 2016 107,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hockey stick (2.4.G.2)

Nearside brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hockey stick (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

bonnet cable broken

Pass 12 Aug 2015 105,665 miles

Bonnet catch stiff

Free play in steering system consistent with age

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Slight play in prop shaft front UJ

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

oil leaks

Fail 11 Aug 2015 105,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Bonnet catch stiff

Free play in steering system consistent with age

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Slight play in prop shaft front UJ

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

oil leaks

Pass 21 Aug 2014 101,949 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 101,947 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel pump damp (engine oil)

power steering hose damp

registration plate lamp dim and slightly affected by another lamp

wiper blades park high

Pass 21 Aug 2013 98,452 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 98,448 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

under side of vehicle very dirty

Pass 23 Aug 2012 96,272 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 9 Aug 2012 96,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

2 nails in n/s/r tyre and badly persihed

n/s/r upper shock bush deteriorated

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 24 Aug 2011 94,395 miles

Both front suspension/steering spheres appear damp.

Offside and nearside seat belts fraying.

Offside rear brake drum appears lightly stained with oil.

Oil leak

Slight play in pitman arm ball joint.

Fail 18 Aug 2011 94,375 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Both front suspension/steering spheres appear damp.

Offside and nearside seat belts fraying.

Offside rear brake drum appears lightly stained with oil.

Oil leak

Slight play in pitman arm ball joint.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 93,110 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 93,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

slight play in pitman arm

Pass 11 Aug 2009 91,995 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 90,668 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 88,088 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 87,922 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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G820 GUX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G820 GUX, 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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G820 GUX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 August 1989.

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