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G340 UST

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

179,808 mi
Last recorded179,808 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG340 UST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 179,808 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 179,800 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2025 179,786 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 179,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2015 179,203 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 179,203 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both tractor joints leaking oil

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Fail 7 Jun 2014 178,968 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 178,968 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 178,516 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 117,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 117,908 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 177,047 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 177,047 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 175,333 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 175,333 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 174,759 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 172,534 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 169,062 miles

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

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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G340 UST is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 G340 UST, 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 G340 UST registered?

G340 UST is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1989.

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The MOT history for G340 UST shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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