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G237 EVH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

130,928 mi
Last recorded130,928 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG237 EVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 130,928 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 130,310 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 129,683 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 128,936 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

body has slight corrosion to front floor areas

Pass 22 Dec 2021 127,914 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 127,901 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 126,983 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

body has slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight oil leak from front swivel hubs/housing

Pass 24 Jun 2019 125,260 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

battery box area corroded

body has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2018 123,887 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 123,887 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 123,477 miles

Front Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak weep of oil from seal showing. (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Position lamp switch starting to show some age deterioration in movement.

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn Very rear propshaft joint on rear propshaft shows some play/wear movement ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 123,477 miles

Front Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak weep of oil from seal showing. (2.2.D.2e)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 x 15 inch new blades fitted (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Position lamp switch starting to show some age deterioration in movement.

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn Very rear propshaft joint on rear propshaft shows some play/wear movement ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 121,999 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Both Inner front wheel arch rear sections / inner floor sections showing corrosion started. (6.1.B.2)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint Both Front suspension swivel hub units starting to show some play started (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre beginning to show some age cracking started

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Coil showing bad corrosion started (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak around engine N/S/R area underneath vehicle.

Position lamp switch unit beginning to age deteriorate - very occasional inactive switching.

Pass 22 Jun 2015 119,612 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 116,238 miles

Front and rear diff input seals both weeping oil.

Front nearside swivel hub weeping oil

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear propshaft rear universal joint showing some wear/play starting.

Fail 25 Jun 2014 116,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front and rear diff input seals both weeping oil.

Front nearside swivel hub weeping oil

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear propshaft rear universal joint showing some wear/play starting.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 110,141 miles

Headlights have a slight difrence in colour

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 30 Jul 2013 110,136 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlights have a slight difrence in colour

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 26 Feb 2013 108,498 miles

corrosion around rear cross member

Fail 25 Feb 2013 108,498 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

corrosion around rear cross member

Pass 26 Jul 2012 108,446 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 108,443 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 108,215 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 108,215 miles

Centre Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake warning light on

Pass 8 Jun 2010 107,248 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight body corrosion throughout

Pass 22 Jun 2009 106,156 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear diff has an oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2009 106,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear diff has an oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2008 105,256 miles

all wheels and tyres to wide prutruding passed wheel arch mouldings

Fail 25 Jun 2008 105,256 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

all wheels and tyres to wide prutruding passed wheel arch mouldings

Pass 27 Jun 2007 103,829 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 103,724 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 96,081 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 95,809 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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G237 EVH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc 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 G237 EVH, 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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G237 EVH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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