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G217 LAT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

55,533 mi
Last recorded55,533 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG217 LAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 55,533 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 54,784 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 53,636 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 52,552 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm mounts on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 51,384 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 49,754 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 47,936 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 45,848 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 44,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 42,496 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outrigger corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion out rigger corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 42,468 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Statutory seat belt missing rear belts (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outrigger corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion out rigger corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 41,227 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 39,410 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 39,410 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 37,379 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 37,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 35,438 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 33,373 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2011 31,068 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 31,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 29,831 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 28,719 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 27,702 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 26,807 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 25,444 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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G217 LAT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 G217 LAT, 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 G217 LAT registered?

G217 LAT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G217 LAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G217 LAT shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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