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G942 TBH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

126,807 mi
Last recorded126,807 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG942 TBH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 126,807 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 126,800 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 126,792 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 126,789 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 126,663 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 126,339 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 125,778 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 125,622 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 125,451 miles

all four tyres slightly started to perish on outer walls

Pass 17 Sep 2016 125,145 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion various (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 125,002 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side rear tyre slughly cracked and off side front tyre slughly cracked

stearing system slightly rough

Fail 1 Aug 2015 125,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side rear tyre slughly cracked and off side front tyre slughly cracked

stearing system slightly rough

Pass 21 Aug 2014 124,647 miles

ALL 4 TYRE WALLS PERISHED

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 124,140 miles

N/S/F TYRE WALL DETERIORATED

N/S/R TYRE WALL DETERIORATED

O/S/F TYRE WALL DETERIORATED

O/S/R TYRE WALL DETERIORATED

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 124,140 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

N/S/F TYRE WALL DETERIORATED

N/S/R TYRE WALL DETERIORATED

O/S/F TYRE WALL DETERIORATED

O/S/R TYRE WALL DETERIORATED

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 123,606 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

appears to have slight seepage from disel pump/fuel pump

wiperblades poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2011 123,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres slightly started to perish

Fail 18 Aug 2011 123,282 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres slightly started to perish

Pass 13 Aug 2010 122,916 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 122,453 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 121,978 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 121,485 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 120,755 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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G942 TBH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 G942 TBH, 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

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What year was G942 TBH registered?

G942 TBH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G942 TBH safe to buy?

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