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G105 MEC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

163,788 mi
Last recorded163,788 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG105 MEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 163,788 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 162,474 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 162,458 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 160,653 miles

front number plate damaged

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2023 158,495 miles

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2022 155,905 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 19 Jan 2022 155,885 miles

Nearside 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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 28 Jan 2021 152,727 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake discs considerably worn

engine oil leaks

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Jan 2021 152,687 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis by shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front brake discs considerably worn

engine oil leaks

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Jul 2019 147,639 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

chassis corroded

front number plate cracked

Fail 4 Jul 2019 147,589 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

chassis corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2018 143,910 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

front number plate damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2018 143,780 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier due to tray corroded away (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

front number plate damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2017 139,627 miles

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

Nearside floor corroded

both rear tyres perished in tread

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

Fail 1 Jul 2017 139,554 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of N/S/F inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside floor corroded

both rear tyres perished in tread

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 4 Jul 2016 135,028 miles

corrosion holes in nearside and offside body front footwells outside of prescribed areas

slight play in nearside rear wheelbearing

Fail 1 Jul 2016 135,024 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger missing (7.1.1)

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

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

corrosion holes in nearside and offside body front footwells outside of prescribed areas

slight play in nearside rear wheelbearing

Pass 2 Jul 2015 129,873 miles

both rear lower coil spring cups starting to corrode

Fail 22 Jun 2015 129,739 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear lower coil spring cups starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jun 2014 124,323 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 124,224 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 118,006 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 117,978 miles

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

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

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

body corroded N/S/F

Pass 26 Jun 2012 113,170 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear bumpstops missing

brake pedal rubber worn

front number plate cracked

nearsde draglink bent

rear crossmember corroding

Fail 22 Jun 2012 113,169 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both rear bumpstops missing

brake pedal rubber worn

front number plate cracked

nearsde draglink bent

rear crossmember corroding

Fail 2 Mar 2012 113,124 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 107,987 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 107,977 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 105,279 miles

steering arm on steeringbox ball joint has some play

Pass 24 Feb 2009 101,229 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 99,133 miles

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

both front hubs moist

Pass 8 Nov 2006 99,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

both front hubs starting to weep

both front shockabsorbers turrets starting to corrode

fuel tank starting to corrode

Pass 19 Oct 2005 98,788 miles

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

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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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G105 MEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 G105 MEC, 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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G105 MEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 August 1989.

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