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G429 BEL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,817 mi
Last recorded65,817 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG429 BEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 65,817 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to underside chassis and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 65,642 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop-shaft, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to chassis, all suspension components and prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 64,345 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in hub

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 64,345 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front slight play in hub

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 64,022 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in hub

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 63,391 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 62,728 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise : slight leak from front diff seals

advise : surface corrosion to chassis rails

Pass 14 Sep 2019 57,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 54,284 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

LOWER BULKHEAD CORRODED

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 54,284 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

LOWER BULKHEAD CORRODED

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 47,311 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 47,311 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 45,457 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 45,457 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 38,254 miles

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)

Fail 4 May 2012 38,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 3 May 2011 34,328 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,791 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 28,609 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 28,604 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 May 2008 28,201 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 28,201 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 27,845 miles

n/s front axle cap splite

Pass 6 Dec 2006 26,985 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 26,265 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 26,265 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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G429 BEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G429 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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G429 BEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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