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G207 UMJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

192,249 mi
Last recorded192,249 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG207 UMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 192,249 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 191,285 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 191,098 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 191,093 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 189,308 miles

slight oil leak from rear hub seal

Pass 7 Jul 2022 185,261 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 183,585 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing to play

Pass 7 Aug 2020 180,941 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 175,871 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 169,265 miles

Diff leak

Nearside Rear Hub seal is missed

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 163,512 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 158,897 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 148,940 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 145,324 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 145,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 142,969 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 140,486 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 134,630 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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G207 UMJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G207 UMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G207 UMJ registered?

G207 UMJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1989.

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The MOT history for G207 UMJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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