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D5 GDX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

84,635 mi
Last recorded84,635 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 GDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 84,635 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR OF FRONT PIPE BLOWING SLIGHTLY (6.1.2 (a))

Front FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY OBSCURED BY WINCH.

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively REAR PROP REAR U.J. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 83,986 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively REAR PROP REAR JOINT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 83,001 miles

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

Front NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY OBSTRUCTED BY WINCH

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 82,198 miles

Front Towbar obstructing the registration plate WINCH (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 80,764 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror lose.

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

steering pit arm split boot.

Fail 26 Sep 2022 80,762 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror lose.

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

steering pit arm split boot.

Pass 27 Sep 2021 78,629 miles

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

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

Front FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY OBSCURED BY WINCH HOOK

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 73,045 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 73,044 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 66,306 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 66,305 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 59,390 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 54,495 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 53,778 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 53,102 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,165 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 52,165 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2013 51,293 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 51,293 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 49,761 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 49,737 miles

osf inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 23 May 2011 49,732 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s./f floor corroeded in front and below pedals

Pass 30 Apr 2010 45,664 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 45,664 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 43,545 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 42,193 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 42,193 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 40,794 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 39,854 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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D5 GDX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 D5 GDX, 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 D5 GDX registered?

D5 GDX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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