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G962 FVH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,988 mi
Last recorded137,988 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG962 FVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 137,988 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 137,473 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 136,894 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 136,541 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 135,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 135,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 134,654 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 134,641 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 30 cm of seat belt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Hockey stick x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Hockey stick x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 133,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 133,136 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 132,609 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 131,803 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 129,503 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 122,798 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 116,295 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 109,545 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear x member corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 109,545 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear x member corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 103,021 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 95,718 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 89,017 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 81,452 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 74,162 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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G962 FVH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G962 FVH, 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 G962 FVH registered?

G962 FVH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 1989.

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The MOT history for G962 FVH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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