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G868 FNY

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,458 mi
Last recorded144,458 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG868 FNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 144,458 miles

front wheels protruding past arches

Fail 24 Nov 2025 144,442 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b post area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()

Front wiper parking intermittently faulty

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

Nearside Front incorrect brake pad locking pins fitted

Offside Front wiper deteriorating

bonnet release siezing

Pass 28 Nov 2024 144,393 miles

reverse light innactive

wear in door hinges

Pass 4 Dec 2023 144,360 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 27 Nov 2023 144,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 2 Nov 2022 144,299 miles

front door hinges worn

Fail 29 Jun 2022 144,299 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Fuel system component leaking at engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested due to no dip beam working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded side of chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced area around suspension arm mounting for axle stabiliser (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b post corrosion in door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of chassis and side of chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached top panhard rod mounting bolt nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged axle brake pipe kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose at axle (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wear in door hinges

Central Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated towbar wiring (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front freeplay at hub

Nearside Front track rod end and drag link end split pin locking devices missing

cuts to all outer walls of tyres

exhaust rattling against body

Pass 8 Jun 2021 144,132 miles

Offside Front shock absorber loose

Fail 3 Jun 2021 144,079 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front shock absorber loose

Pass 4 Feb 2019 141,624 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 141,568 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch n/s and o/s front and rear ()

Pass 22 Dec 2017 139,631 miles

Nearside Front cut in tyre

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 139,614 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front cut in tyre

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 136,159 miles

center brake pipe slightly corroded

passenger seat belt buckle (casing missing)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 136,158 miles

Headlamp missing lense broken (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

registration plate incorrect both (6.3.1a)

center brake pipe slightly corroded

passenger seat belt buckle (casing missing)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 133,581 miles

Engine Has Oil Leak

Gearbox Has Oil Leak

Nearside Front Hub Assembly Has Play

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both Top And Bottom Bushes Slightly Worn (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 132,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Across Axle (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Upper Bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Engine Oil Leak

Nearside Front Hub Assembly Has Play

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Gearbox Oil Leak Onto Handbrake Drum

Pass 28 Jan 2015 125,985 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2014 125,940 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 120,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank mountings coroded

Fail 8 Feb 2014 120,366 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank mountings coroded

Pass 9 Jan 2013 114,412 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 114,412 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 4 Jan 2012 105,455 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 11,500 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 120,213 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 107,955 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 107,955 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G868 FNY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G868 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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G868 FNY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1989.

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