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G948 BCV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,809 mi
Last recorded113,809 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG948 BCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 113,809 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2021 113,142 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION CORROSION

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 112,480 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION CORROSION

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 112,379 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2017 108,864 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 108,864 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 106,756 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 105,342 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 103,485 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 100,830 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 98,619 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 95,558 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 92,204 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 88,657 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 83,984 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 80,566 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 73,960 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 67,853 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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G948 BCV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G948 BCV, 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 G948 BCV registered?

G948 BCV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 1989.

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The MOT history for G948 BCV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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