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G435 BEL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,501 mi
Last recorded80,501 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG435 BEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 80,501 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various sections around body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle chassis has also been painted/undersealed throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Front axle (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 80,493 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Obscured and incorrectly displayed (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various sections around body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle chassis has also been painted/undersealed throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 78,558 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2013 74,467 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 70,902 miles

adv o slight wetness on near side rear brake backe plate

adv on engin oil leak

adv on oil leak at rear axel diff

Pass 31 Oct 2011 69,787 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

adv on engin oil leak

adv on front and raer axels leaking oil from pinon oil seals

adv on off side rear surspension buffer mising

Fail 24 Oct 2011 69,787 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

adv on engine oil leak

adv on front axle pinon oil seal leaking

adv on off side rear surspension buffer missing

adv on rear axle pinon oil seal leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2010 67,493 miles

steering very stiff

very muddy underneath

Pass 24 Aug 2009 62,591 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 55,153 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 55,133 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2006 46,233 miles

oil leak

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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G435 BEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G435 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 G435 BEL registered?

G435 BEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 October 1989.

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The MOT history for G435 BEL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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