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G355 MLG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

88,806 mi
Last recorded88,806 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG355 MLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 88,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 86,958 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 84,889 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 84,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 83,462 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 81,878 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in n/s front swivel housing bearing.

Pass 10 Mar 2020 80,134 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 80,134 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 78,380 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 78,380 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 76,431 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 76,431 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 74,399 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 72,347 miles

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

OIL LEAK

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 72,344 miles

Centre Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 71,155 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 71,155 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 69,065 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 66,731 miles

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

slight oil leak from n/s rear hub flange

Fail 7 Feb 2013 66,731 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak from n/s rear hub flange

Pass 10 Feb 2012 63,760 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 63,760 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 63,690 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 63,556 miles

o/s wiper split at end(still clears screen)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 63,493 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 63,479 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G355 MLG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 G355 MLG, 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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G355 MLG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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