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G949 XKV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

160,273 mi
Last recorded160,273 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG949 XKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 160,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

sills / underbody / bulkhead corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2023 160,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

both sills corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 159,511 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 157,672 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()

Fail 8 Feb 2021 157,589 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()

Pass 13 Feb 2020 156,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion On Components & Underside Of Vehicle

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 156,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn A Frame Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected Wheel Cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion On Components & Underside Of Vehicle

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 152,668 miles

Corrosion around Battery Well Nearside Underside of Vehicle

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel cap damaged but appears to seal

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front King Pin Worn Bearing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear A Frame Bushes Excessively Worn

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Corrosion and Repairs to Chassis/Underside of Vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 152,668 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis Rail close to Front Body Mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Upper A Post offside and Nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion around Battery Well Nearside Underside of Vehicle

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel cap damaged but appears to seal

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front King Pin Worn Bearing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear A Frame Bushes Excessively Worn

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Corrosion and Repairs to Chassis/Underside of Vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 147,125 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Rear crossmember and chassis corroded

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both lower rear (2.7.4)

Towbar removed for retest

Fail 19 Sep 2017 147,124 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis x 2 (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis x 4 (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both lower rear (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 140,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wiper blade split

Oil leak back axle ()

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play

corrosion holes in n/s front chassis outrigger

excessive play and knocking in transmission

exhaust deteriorated

unable to view weld repair due to underseal

Fail 5 Sep 2016 140,678 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust tail pipe missing (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides (6.6.6)

Steering locking device missing front axle stabilizer arm retaining bolt not fully into nylon locknut (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wiper blade split

Oil leak back axle ()

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play

corrosion holes in n/s front chassis outrigger

excessive play and knocking in transmission

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2016 140,548 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger by radius arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end loose nut missing (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox missing (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on chassis (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on chassis (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear A frame ball joint has slight play

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 11 May 2015 139,730 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear A frame ball joint has slight play

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

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 137,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear A frame ball joint has slight play

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 130,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 May 2013 130,994 miles

Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 May 2012 125,832 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 120,876 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 120,870 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010
Fail 11 Nov 2009 112,595 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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G949 XKV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 G949 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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G949 XKV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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