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G370 TSE

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,161 mi
Last recorded113,161 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG370 TSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 113,161 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 113,161 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2025 113,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member corroded through in various places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS UNDERSEALED AND VERY DIRTY MAKING INSPECTION DIFFICULT.

Multiple oil leaks from both front swivels, engine, transfer box.

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Top of bulk head corroded through but body on chassis design. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers splitting. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 113,161 miles

Nearside Steering swivel oil seal weeping

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 113,161 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion hole in floor seen from underneath (marked with paint). (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Sway bar. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Also has various other leaks including transfer box but not excessive. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Sway. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear quarter of the chassis has surface corrosion underneath. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 113,161 miles

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

Front rear tyres all cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2022 113,068 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 113,068 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 112,542 miles

Front rear brake pipes / ferrules starting to corrode coated

Nearside Rear off side rear tyre walls cracking slight

park brake travel in need of ajustment

Pass 8 Jul 2020 112,354 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 112,354 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 112,354 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded All 4 Corners Marked Yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Heavily Under Sealed, Under Body Corrosion & Corrosion To Suspension Components

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2019 111,788 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 111,581 miles

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

corrosion on brake lines/unions/ferulles.

Fail 28 Feb 2018 111,576 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion on brake lines/unions/ferulles.

Pass 11 Feb 2017 111,482 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Corrosion on prescribed areas.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 111,415 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 110,073 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 108,645 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 108,637 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 106,387 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 108,637 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 108,637 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2008 108,637 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

park brake jams on

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2007 93,509 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 27,385 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 72,385 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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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G370 TSE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G370 TSE, 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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G370 TSE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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