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G84 WAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,150 mi
Last recorded80,150 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG84 WAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 80,150 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 80,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 79,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight leak from hub seal

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

Offside Front slight leak from hub seal

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 79,702 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear slight leak from hub seal

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

Offside Front slight leak from hub seal

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 79,537 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub seal leaking slightly

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 79,130 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 78,807 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2017 78,099 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

all 4 tyres cracking to side walls but not showing tyre cords

Fail 14 Mar 2017 78,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Front Oil leak ()

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

all 4 tyres cracking to side walls but not showing tyre cords

Pass 6 Feb 2016 77,578 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 77,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement steering damper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 77,578 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 77,290 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 76,256 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 76,256 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 73,958 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 72,154 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 72,154 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 63,359 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 59,126 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 57,146 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 57,146 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2006 54,828 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 54,828 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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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G84 WAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G84 WAC, 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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G84 WAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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