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G293 CAB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,166 mi
Last recorded149,166 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG293 CAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 149,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 149,087 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 148,758 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 148,464 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 148,363 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 148,286 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 148,024 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 147,780 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 147,271 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 146,875 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 146,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 146,653 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 146,251 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 145,446 miles

chassis has signs of corrosion

vehicle to clean to measure mean value

Fail 7 Nov 2013 145,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

chassis has signs of corrosion

vehicle to clean to measure mean value

Fail 22 Oct 2012 144,739 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Both front tyres cracking slightly

Centre exhaust mount cracking slightly

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside door corroded

Nearside front brake disc pitted slightly

Nearside rear tyre cracking slightly

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

Power steering pump belt cracking slightly

Rear brake discs pitted slightly

Rear door corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 144,739 miles

Both front tyres cracking slightly

Centre exhaust mount cracking slightly

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Nearside door corroded

Nearside front brake disc pitted slightly

Nearside rear tyre cracking slightly

Power steering pump belt cracking slightly

Rear brake discs pitted slightly

Rear door corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2011 143,931 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Propshaft component defective

battery box heavily corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2011 143,931 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Propshaft component defective

battery box heavily corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2008 140,135 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 140,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 137,470 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 137,457 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 133,666 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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G293 CAB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G293 CAB, 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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G293 CAB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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