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G989 FVV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

209,880 mi
Last recorded209,880 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG989 FVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 209,880 miles

Exhaust fouling on rear axle A-Frame

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Pipe kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Reverse lights inoperative

Vehicle has been modified for Off-Road use

Fail 11 Aug 2026 209,872 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn When vehicle is jacked up (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Axle with loose fixing bolts Mounting Bolt Missing (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Halfshaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering locking device missing Track rod end nut split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Drivers seat loose

Exhaust fouling on rear axle A-Frame

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Pipe kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear bump stops missing

Reverse lights inoperative

Steering wheel loose

Vehicle has been modified for Off-Road use

Washer fluid tank loose

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 23 May 2025 208,914 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 205,820 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 201,571 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 187,459 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 172,153 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 169,562 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracking and perishing

Offside front tyre tread cracking and perishing

Offside rear shock absorber mount corroded

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 11 Feb 2014 163,051 miles

backlash in front & rear diffs

both rear bump stops missing

both rear tyres & offside front tyre cracking & perishing

offside front outrigger becoming corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2014 163,049 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

both rear bump stops missing

both rear tyres & offside front tyre cracking & perishing

high amount of backlash in front & rear diffs

offside front outrigger becoming corroded

slight play in rear suspension A frame balljoint.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 155,400 miles

'A' frame ball joint dust boot deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

offside front outrigger starting to corrode by body mount

Pass 11 Jan 2012 150,547 miles

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

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

nearside & offside rear bump stops missing

Fail 11 Jan 2012 150,547 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside & offside rear bump stops missing

Pass 26 Jan 2011 146,343 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside rear tyre cracking & perishing

Pass 3 Feb 2010 142,085 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2010 142,051 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2009 138,529 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 138,529 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 134,806 miles

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

both front tyres becoming perrished

Fail 17 Jan 2008 134,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

both front tyres becoming perrished

front pad pins wearing

Pass 12 Jan 2007 131,137 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 131,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

brake drum locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

brake drum insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2006 127,737 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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G989 FVV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 G989 FVV, 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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G989 FVV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 1989.

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