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G250 OLG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

136,031 mi
Last recorded136,031 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG250 OLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 136,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 136,006 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor / Foot well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor / Foot well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working When hazards in operation (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 134,773 miles

Offside Front Upper swivel joint slight play

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 134,773 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper swivel joint slight play

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 132,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

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

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 131,660 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 131,651 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Upper Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 130,191 miles

Central Offside body mount corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 128,855 miles

Front number plate broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement spanner arm front bushes deterioated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Oil leak axle hub ()

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box arm slight mist of oil (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all rear chassis corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 127,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front spanner arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front spanner arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 127,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front spanner arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front spanner arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 125,606 miles

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear shock cover corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 123,903 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2014 123,903 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2013 122,497 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished in tread

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 120,871 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 120,871 miles

Centre Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 117,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 117,738 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2010 113,815 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 113,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear propshaft sliding spline very worn.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 111,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid below max

front reg plate damaged

n/s/r shockabsorber bushes deteriorating

propshaft joint worn

rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 14 Apr 2009 111,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid below max

front reg plate damaged

n/s/r shockabsorber bushes deteriorating

propshaft joint worn

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Apr 2008 109,159 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear propshaft worn

Propshaft component defective

Fail 17 Apr 2008 109,159 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear propshaft worn

Propshaft component defective

Pass 2 Apr 2007 106,865 miles

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

front number plate cracked

rear proshaft worn

Fail 20 Mar 2007 106,862 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

brake warning lamp on

front number plate cracked

rear propshaft worn

Pass 15 Mar 2006 103,896 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2006 103,889 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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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G250 OLG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 G250 OLG, 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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G250 OLG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 November 1989.

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