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G237 LAT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

119,961 mi
Last recorded119,961 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG237 LAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 119,961 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 119,864 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 119,645 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 119,640 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 119,291 miles

Offside Rear Hub seal leaking but not effecting brakes

Fail 26 Aug 2021 119,291 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Hub seal leaking but not effecting brakes

Pass 8 Sep 2020 118,706 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 118,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2019 118,662 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2019 118,653 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering weld incomplete (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering weld incomplete (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust fouling chassis

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2012 116,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak , dipstick tube

Pass 19 Mar 2012 116,830 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak , dipstick tube

Pass 22 Mar 2011 115,326 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 115,316 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 113,747 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 113,438 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 113,438 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 28 Mar 2008 111,990 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 111,978 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 109,999 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 107,628 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2006 107,628 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Feb 2006 107,619 miles

Centre rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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 LAT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 G237 LAT registered?

G237 LAT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 1989.

Is G237 LAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G237 LAT shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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