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G904 WBE

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

275,443 mi
Last recorded275,443 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG904 WBE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2026 275,443 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 273,288 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 270,904 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 267,681 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 265,409 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 263,477 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 261,890 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 259,176 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 257,909 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 255,615 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 253,014 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 248,008 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 244,279 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 242,300 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 239,936 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 238,054 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 234,429 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 231,405 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 227,188 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 221,969 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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G904 WBE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G904 WBE, 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 G904 WBE?

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What year was G904 WBE registered?

G904 WBE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1989.

Is G904 WBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G904 WBE shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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