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G925 FHD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,935 mi
Last recorded106,935 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG925 FHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 106,935 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 106,522 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 106,516 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak on pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2023 103,102 miles

Slight play in front panard bush on axle

Pass 15 Jan 2013 102,886 miles

Battery insecure

Both Front Brake discs corroded

Both Rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

Corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch

Corrosion to underbody of vehicle in numerous places

Radiator damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in both front hubs

oil leak on engine

Fail 15 Jan 2013 102,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Both Front Brake discs corroded

Both Rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

Corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch

Corrosion to underbody of vehicle in numerous places

Radiator damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in both front hubs

oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Mar 2012 116,528 miles

o/s front brake shield missing

oil leak on engine

Fail 24 Feb 2012 102,526 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s front brake shield missing

oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Feb 2011 102,037 miles

corrosion on various areas of the body

drivers seat belt frayed

play in n/s panhard rod

various areas of corrosion on the chassis

Fail 15 Feb 2011 102,037 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

corrosion on various areas of the body

drivers seat belt frayed

play in n/s panhard rod

various areas of corrosion on the chassis

Pass 8 Feb 2010 100,696 miles

oil leak on engine

rear shock absorbers corroded

both front inner wheel arches corroded

corroded brake pipe o/s/f

slight corrosion on all coil springs

spare wheel cover loose

Fail 3 Feb 2010 100,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

both front inner wheel arches corroded

corroded brake pipe o/s/f

oil leak on engine

rear shock absorbers corroded

slight corrosion on all coil springs

spare wheel cover loose

Pass 28 Jan 2009 99,221 miles

corroded brake pipes o/s/f and n/s/f to flexible hoses

corrosion on chassis

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f shock absorber weeping

n/s/r wing stabilising bracket adrift

o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Jan 2009 99,211 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corroded brake pipes o/s/f and n/s/f to flexible hoses

corrosion on chassis

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f shock absorber weeping

n/s/r wing stabilising bracket adrift

o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2008 98,190 miles

corroded brake pipes n/s/f and o/s/f

corrosion on rear chassis and n/s/r outrigger

n/s/r indicator dim

oil leak on engine

slight fluffing to o/s/f seatbelt

slight play in o/s/f panhard rod bush

Fail 22 Jan 2008 98,190 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corroded brake pipes n/s/f and o/s/f

corrosion on rear chassis and n/s/r outrigger

n/s/r indicator dim

oil leak on engine

slight fluffing to o/s/f seatbelt

slight play in o/s/f panhard rod bush

Pass 30 Jan 2007 97,382 miles

corroded brake pipes o/s/f and n/s/f

corrosion on chassis

exhaust tail pipe deteriorating

n/s/f shock absorber weeping

o/s/r brake binding

slight play in o/s panhard rod bush

Fail 14 Nov 2006 97,378 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corroded brake pipes o/s/f & n/s/f

exhaust tail pipe deteriorating

n/s/f indicator shows some white light

o/s/r brake binding

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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G925 FHD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G925 FHD, 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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G925 FHD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 1989.

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