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G353 ADE

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,156 mi
Last recorded119,156 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG353 ADE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 119,156 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2015 106,978 miles

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

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

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

some oil leak on o/s swivel /axel hub to inner brake disc

Pass 14 Oct 2013 106,543 miles

All hubs slightly damp

OSF+NSR tyres perished and wearing uneavenly

Oil leaks

Fail 4 Oct 2013 106,543 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

All hubs slightly damp

OSF+NSR tyres perished and wearing uneavenly

Oil leaks

Pass 1 Oct 2012 104,843 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front propshaft worn

Fail 21 Sep 2012 104,843 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 104,563 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 104,563 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 104,346 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 103,208 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 103,208 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 101,097 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear cross member badly corroded but not within 30cms of prescribed area

Fail 22 May 2008 101,097 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear cross member badly corroded but not within 30cms of prescribed area

Pass 20 Apr 2007 99,469 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

bracket missing of alt

Fail 17 Apr 2007 99,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 96,058 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 96,058 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

fog lamp switch slight worn

front prop shaft u.j joint broken

hazard switch backing plate loose

power steering belt slipping

rear axle oil leak

rear exhaust box hitting chassic

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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G353 ADE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 G353 ADE, 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 G353 ADE registered?

G353 ADE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 1989.

Is G353 ADE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G353 ADE shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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