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G852 FNY

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc

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Expires12 May 2027

Tests36 (22 pass, 14 fail)

Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,000 mi

Last recorded100,000 miles

Recorded on13 May 2026

Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG852 FNY

MakeLand Rover

ModelDefender

Year1989

ColourBlue

Fuel typeDiesel

Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 14 fail

Pass 13 May 2026 100,000 miles

Battery box badly corroded .

Coil spring corroded All four . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint to turbo . (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded . (5.3.2 (b))

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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm bushes both sides . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 100,000 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting area . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting structure . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting structure . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting structure . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Battery box badly corroded .

Coil spring corroded All four . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint to turbo . (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded . (5.3.2 (b))

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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm bushes both sides . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 100,000 miles

Coil spring corroded All four . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear flange slightly loose . (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel tank corroded and damp .

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower spring pan . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion , all four . (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis at rear . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 100,000 miles

Fuel pipe damaged Filler neck holed . (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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))

Coil spring corroded All four . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear flange slightly loose . (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel tank corroded and damp .

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower spring pan . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion , all four . (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis at rear . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 100,000 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 100,000 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Lower spring mounting . (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 100,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 100,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 100,000 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both outer rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 100,000 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both outer rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 100,000 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 100,000 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Swivel hub weeping

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

tow bar corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2018 100,000 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and leaking fluid on to brake back plate area (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

handbrake travel

Pass 6 Dec 2017 100,000 miles

Pass 21 Dec 2016 100,000 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 100,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.6.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush at axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush at axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner sidewall perrished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 100,000 miles

Pass 17 Dec 2013 100,000 miles

Fail 17 Dec 2013 100,000 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 99,999 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/rear brake binding when wheel rotated backwards

Fail 12 Dec 2012 99,999 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/rear brake binding when wheel rotated backwards

Pass 2 Dec 2011 100,000 miles

Both rear suspension rebound stops missing

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 100,000 miles

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

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

Both rear suspension rebound stops missing

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 100,000 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 100,000 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 100,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 100,000 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 100,000 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 100,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 100,000 miles

Both rear bump stops missing.

Power steering fluid found on front axle. Possible leak from pump.

Fail 16 Nov 2007 100,000 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear bump stops missing.

Power steering fluid found on front axle. Possible leak from pump.

Fail 10 Nov 2006 96,391 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 96,391 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 90,081 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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G852 FNY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 G852 FNY, 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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G852 FNY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 October 1989.

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