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G835 UTP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,932 mi
Last recorded73,932 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG835 UTP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 73,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 73,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 73,763 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 73,755 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 26 May 2023 73,535 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 73,348 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 72,890 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 72,879 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 71,555 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 70,194 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

front seat-belts slightly frayed

steering box drop arm is has play (requires adjustment)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 70,177 miles

Direction indicators not working all indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 69,430 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 67,398 miles

nearside rear body mount corroding

Pass 17 Apr 2008 67,218 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 67,193 miles

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 66,271 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 66,271 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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G835 UTP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G835 UTP, 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 G835 UTP registered?

G835 UTP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 1989.

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