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G252 OLG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,349 mi
Last recorded86,349 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG252 OLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 86,349 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 84,527 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 84,229 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 83,911 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 83,033 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 82,361 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 80,975 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 76,495 miles

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

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

n/s/f .o/s/f tyres perished.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 74,793 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 73,530 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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G252 OLG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G252 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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What year was G252 OLG registered?

G252 OLG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1989.

Is G252 OLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G252 OLG shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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