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G930 GEY

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

100,401 mi
Last recorded100,401 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG930 GEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 100,401 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 100,401 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 100,389 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 100,370 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 100,289 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 100,252 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 100,163 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 100,107 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

alternator belt slack

oil painted on underbody and chassis

Pass 3 Nov 2018 99,934 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 98,254 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 98,197 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 98,100 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 97,855 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 97,600 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 97,500 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 97,287 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 97,012 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 96,697 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 96,422 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 96,163 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 95,588 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 95,076 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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G930 GEY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 G930 GEY, 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 G930 GEY?

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What year was G930 GEY registered?

G930 GEY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1989.

Is G930 GEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G930 GEY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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