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G356 ESF

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

267,908 mi
Last recorded267,908 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG356 ESF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 267,908 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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))

Fail 15 May 2026 267,905 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 267,725 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 267,725 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 267,598 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 267,590 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working all lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 263,579 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 253,104 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 243,069 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 236,962 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 236,962 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2013
Pass 18 Jul 2012 222,710 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 222,710 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

slight oil leak on nsf swivel hub

slight oil leak on rear propshaft flange

slight pitting on nsf swivel hub

slight pitting on osf swivel hub

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Jun 2011 214,771 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Jul 2010 207,322 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 200,044 miles

front swivel hubs slightlypitted

Fail 18 Jul 2009 200,044 miles

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

front swivel hubs slightlypitted

Pass 18 Jul 2008 194,850 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 188,568 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 182,107 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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G356 ESF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 G356 ESF, 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 G356 ESF registered?

G356 ESF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 October 1989.

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