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G203 MMA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

241,420 mi
Last recorded241,420 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG203 MMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 241,420 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 229,845 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 216,821 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 204,956 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 197,329 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm rubber perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 188,861 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 188,853 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Idler Arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 188,853 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 176,388 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 175,141 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 160,811 miles

exhaust fouling propshaft

chassis x member retaining bolts insecure

front propshaft retaining bolts insecure

o/s rear anti roll bar link worn

Fail 8 Feb 2013 160,811 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

chassis x member retaining bolts insecure

exhaust fouling propshaft

front propshaft retaining bolts insecure

o/s rear anti roll bar link worn

Pass 8 Feb 2012 139,365 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 139,365 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

hardy spicers badly worn

o/s body bolt insecure

rear axle top joint worn

steering joint rubber torn

Pass 24 Nov 2010 138,058 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 138,058 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s headlight loose connection

Pass 30 Sep 2009 391,140 miles

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

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

Rear axle A frame offside and centre bushes have slight play

Pass 16 Oct 2008 122,434 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 110,379 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 86,355 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 86,355 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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G203 MMA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G203 MMA, 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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G203 MMA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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