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G421 BEL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

57,739 mi
Last recorded57,739 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG421 BEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 57,739 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Front Swivel gaiter slight leak

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 57,240 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 56,917 miles

both rear bump stops are missing

Fail 7 Dec 2021 56,910 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative tell tale (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Drag link 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 Drag link 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

both rear bump stops are missing

Pass 22 Oct 2020 56,890 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 55,998 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 55,998 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis has insufficient weld on previous repair (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 50,685 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 50,685 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 50,685 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 50,540 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 50,540 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 50,299 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 50,299 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 49,733 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 49,434 miles

brake pipes greased

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2010 48,667 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 45,831 miles

brake pipes greased unable to so any corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2008 45,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

brake pipes greased unable to so any corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2007 44,903 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 43,815 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 43,815 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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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G421 BEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G421 BEL, 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 G421 BEL registered?

G421 BEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 October 1989.

Is G421 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G421 BEL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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