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GHE 94

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,678 mi
Last recorded128,678 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHE 94
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 128,678 miles

Both front steering swivels weeping

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

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

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

Underside heavily undersealed

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple repair plates along both side of chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 128,678 miles

Both front steering swivels weeping

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Underside heavily undersealed

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple repair plates along both side of chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 126,016 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 125,950 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle at hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 125,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated oil on pads (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle at hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2013 120,047 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2013 120,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 115,718 miles

1....slight play in o/s front ball hub....2....slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 2 Jan 2013 115,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1....slight play in o/s front ball hub....2....slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 28 Jan 2012 112,844 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011

slight leak on steering box chassis slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2010 108,842 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 108,690 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 108,678 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 107,734 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 107,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 106,614 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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GHE 94 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GHE 94, 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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What year was GHE 94 registered?

GHE 94 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is GHE 94 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHE 94 shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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