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G919 VNR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,122 mi
Last recorded111,122 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG919 VNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 111,122 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested unable to drive due to clutch condition (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2025 109,214 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 105,031 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 104,657 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 104,572 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 105,935 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 105,927 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 103,126 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 102,622 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 102,428 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 102,428 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 102,329 miles

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

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Headlamps not fully secure

Parking brake(transmission brake) sticks when checked on the ramp. Frees off as soon as power is applied and can not be felt to bind during brake test.

Play can be felt at the offside front wheel, possibly hub swivel or wheel bearing. Not considered excessive at time of test

Fail 30 Nov 2013 102,313 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Headlamps not fully secure

Parking brake(transmission brake) sticks when checked on the ramp. Frees off as soon as power is applied and can not be felt to bind during brake test.

Play can be felt at the offside front wheel, possibly hub swivel or wheel bearing. Not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2012 101,892 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 101,892 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 98,954 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 97,506 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 97,053 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Play in off side front suspension ball

Pass 13 Oct 2007 96,404 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 96,404 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 93,747 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 93,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 88,456 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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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G919 VNR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 G919 VNR, 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 G919 VNR registered?

G919 VNR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 1989.

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