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589 GMC

1995 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,823 mi
Last recorded156,823 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Defender117,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration589 GMC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 156,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 151,887 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Near and Offside swivel housings (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff(s) and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame, over axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 147,889 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear UJ joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 146,624 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 144,960 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 142,967 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 141,593 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 141,593 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 138,801 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 138,668 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength half of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play play in pinion bearing transfer box (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox front and rear axle plus transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 136,429 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Near and Offside (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 136,358 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported cross member (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Near and Offside (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 134,195 miles

Ball joint has slight play pitman/drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 130,450 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 123,207 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 115,300 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 108,456 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 98,546 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 95,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 95,719 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 95,171 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 93,825 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 93,825 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 85,322 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 85,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2007 84,824 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

SLIGHT PLAY ON DROP LINK BALL JOINT

Pass 2 Aug 2006 132,594 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 116,063 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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589 GMC is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1995 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 117,469 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 589 GMC, 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 31 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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589 GMC is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 October 1995.

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