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G423 BEL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

59,645 mi
Last recorded59,645 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

RegistrationG423 BEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 59,645 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 58,473 miles

Alternator drive belt in very poor condition.

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

This vehicle has a outstanding RECALL with Land Rover

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 58,473 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Alternator drive belt in very poor condition.

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

This vehicle has a outstanding RECALL with Land Rover

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 58,255 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s inner side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s inner side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

This vehicle has a outstanding RECALL Contact your Land Rover dealer.

Pass 18 Jul 2022 57,841 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 57,463 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 57,457 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold area within engine bay PLUS centre flange joint underside (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 57,004 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 57,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 56,211 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 56,211 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 55,692 miles

door pillars very rusty

Fail 8 Aug 2016 55,686 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

door pillars very rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2015 54,627 miles

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

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

hand brake light does not illuminate

Fail 25 Aug 2015 54,627 miles

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

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

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

hand brake light does not illuminate

Pass 28 Jul 2014 53,546 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 53,211 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 53,211 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 52,690 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 52,690 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 51,698 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 51,698 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 51,698 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 55,403 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 50,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front seat belt webbing damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2008 50,353 miles

offside front seat belt webbing damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2007 49,864 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 48,251 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 48,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 48,285 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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G423 BEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 G423 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 G423 BEL registered?

G423 BEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 October 1989.

Is G423 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G423 BEL shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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