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G158 HEG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,264 mi
Last recorded113,264 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG158 HEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 113,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 113,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 112,893 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 112,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 112,699 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 112,697 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 112,478 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 112,476 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 111,966 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 111,712 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 110,528 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 109,478 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 109,477 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 108,239 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 107,824 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 107,824 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 107,243 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 107,242 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 105,832 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 105,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 104,125 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 102,910 miles

n/s/f body mount has corrosion

rear chassis near rr step has slight rust

Fail 29 Jun 2012 102,909 miles

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

n/s/f body mount has corrosion

rear chassis near rr step has slight rust

Pass 22 Jul 2011 101,362 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 100,256 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 100,256 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 98,592 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 98,591 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 97,375 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 97,375 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 96,491 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2006 93,309 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 93,309 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G158 HEG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G158 HEG, 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 G158 HEG registered?

G158 HEG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 November 1989.

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