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G848 WBJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

123,450 mi
Last recorded123,450 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG848 WBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 123,450 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 122,197 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 121,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 119,519 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on top off axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 117,700 miles

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 117,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Direction indicator not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired grease/oil leaking out (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired grease/oil leaking out (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired grease/oil leaking out (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 117,210 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 117,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering drop arm ball joint gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2020 117,191 miles

Nearside Rear Hub seal slight leak

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 117,118 miles

Nearside Rear hub oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2018 116,799 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 116,413 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre body mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 115,456 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 114,736 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 114,022 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 113,259 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 112,982 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 112,715 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 112,499 miles

n/side rear oil leak from hub not affecting brake at this time

rear brake discs pitted performance ok at this time

Pass 24 Mar 2009 110,978 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle underside very muddy

Pass 20 Mar 2008 108,783 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 108,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 107,187 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 106,379 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 106,379 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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G848 WBJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 G848 WBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G848 WBJ registered?

G848 WBJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1989.

Is G848 WBJ safe to buy?

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