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G425 BEL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

53,912 mi
Last recorded53,912 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG425 BEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 53,912 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 53,281 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 52,871 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 52,800 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 52,520 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 51,320 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 51,320 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 50,411 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 49,939 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 48,426 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 46,420 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 43,639 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 42,340 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 41,853 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 39,858 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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G425 BEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 G425 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 G425 BEL registered?

G425 BEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 October 1989.

Is G425 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G425 BEL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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