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G930 XKV

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,234 mi
Last recorded94,234 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG930 XKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 94,234 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2025 89,081 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 88,773 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 86,867 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 84,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 84,834 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 82,204 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 81,354 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 81,354 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 78,833 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 75,897 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 68,313 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 68,313 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 XKV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XKV, 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 G930 XKV registered?

G930 XKV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1989.

Is G930 XKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G930 XKV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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