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G852 YDC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

207,284 mi
Last recorded207,284 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG852 YDC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 207,284 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 204,223 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 201,727 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 198,314 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 193,666 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 190,142 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 187,187 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 185,001 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 181,182 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 177,920 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 174,680 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 171,650 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 168,613 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 168,613 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 165,080 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 162,087 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 159,571 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 156,470 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 153,274 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 149,995 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 146,890 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 143,765 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 140,689 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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G852 YDC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 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 G852 YDC, 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

How do I check the history of G852 YDC?

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What year was G852 YDC registered?

G852 YDC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G852 YDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G852 YDC shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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