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G905 YDC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

31,856 mi
Last recorded31,856 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG905 YDC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 31,856 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 29,467 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 29,467 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 28,199 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cracking

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2018 25,762 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 25,647 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 25,518 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 25,101 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

both front tyres are starting to perrish

Fail 13 Aug 2014 25,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

both front tyres are starting to perrish

Pass 30 Aug 2013 25,101 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2013 25,101 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,101 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 25,101 miles

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 25,101 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 25,101 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 25,101 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 25,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 24,697 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 24,647 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2008 23,846 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 23,846 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 22,858 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 22,858 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 21,621 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2006 21,621 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 20,515 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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G905 YDC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G905 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.

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What year was G905 YDC registered?

G905 YDC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 August 1989.

Is G905 YDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G905 YDC shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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