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G89 WAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

64,476 mi
Last recorded64,476 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG89 WAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 64,476 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 61,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 59,128 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 59,119 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 59,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak at front (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front brake steel pipe fouling on road spring

Nearside Front brake steel pipe fouling n road spring

Pass 9 Mar 2021 56,764 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 56,764 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 55,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 55,297 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 53,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 53,058 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 51,102 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 51,102 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 50,417 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Centre Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 50,417 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Centre Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 47,219 miles

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

Centre Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front and rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 1 Sep 2014 47,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 45,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 45,576 miles

Offside Front Lower Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 45,024 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 43,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 43,612 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 42,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front steering damper bush has slight play on o/s/f

Fail 9 Sep 2008 42,727 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

front steering damper bush has slight play on o/s/f

Pass 10 Sep 2007 41,536 miles

Centre Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 41,536 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 39,989 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)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 39,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G89 WAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 G89 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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G89 WAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1989.

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