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G922 MYA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,879 mi
Last recorded134,879 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG922 MYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 134,879 miles

Offside Front swivel joint small play

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

both front swivel joints damp

under body cooriosn

various small oil leaks

Pass 16 Apr 2025 134,664 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

general surface corrosion underside

slight damp at nearside rear hub

Pass 20 Mar 2024 134,486 miles

Offside Front chassis out rigger very corroded

Offside Front wheel has play top swivel bearing

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

all steering ball joint rubber boots perished

aux belt very lose

both front swivel joints damp whit oil

front seat belt storks damaged

underbody corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2023 134,466 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear steering bar dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on underside

Front axle leak both side over brakes

Nearside Rear oil leaking over brake

Pass 3 Dec 2022 134,466 miles

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

rear fog light switch temperamentally

wiper switch insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2015 134,466 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 134,466 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 132,223 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 132,223 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 124,534 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 122,943 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front brake backing plate missing

oil leak from the offside rear diff seal

small scratch within the swept area

very large oil leak not contaminating the brakes at the time of the test

Fail 8 Sep 2010 122,943 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front brake backing plate missing

oil leak from the offside rear diff seal

small scratch within the swept area

very large oil leak not contaminating the brakes at the time of the test

Pass 10 Sep 2009 121,180 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion starting to form within the nearside rear chassis rail

front diff leaking oil

nearside rear tyre cracking within the tread but not exposing any ply or cords at the time of the test

slight scratching to the windscreen within the swept area

spare tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 10 Sep 2009 121,180 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres cracking within the tread but not exposing any ply or cords at the time of the test

corrosion starting to form within the nearside rear chassis rail

front diff leaking oil

slight scratching to the windscreen within the swept area

spare tyre exposing cords

Pass 2 Sep 2008 116,374 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 110,651 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 110,651 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 103,215 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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G922 MYA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G922 MYA, 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 G922 MYA registered?

G922 MYA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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