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G437 BEL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,374 mi
Last recorded67,374 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG437 BEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 67,374 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 64,752 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff Pinion oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff Pinion oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 64,752 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn To Rear Diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff Pinion oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff Pinion oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 57,662 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 52,293 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 47,185 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 43,899 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Halfshaft seal leaking

Fail 11 Dec 2020 43,899 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Halfshaft seal leaking

Pass 29 Nov 2019 43,899 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering box ball joint boot deteriorated but preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 43,899 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working All stop lamps 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))

Offside Front Inner Steering box ball joint boot deteriorated but preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 43,633 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 43,592 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 41,327 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 38,912 miles

Offside Lower door hinge insecure

Pass 6 May 2015 36,663 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 34,837 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 34,263 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 33,635 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 32,631 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 32,233 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 32,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 May 2009 31,413 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 30,769 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 30,296 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 29,801 miles

under side has surface rust

Fail 27 Jan 2006 29,801 miles

under side has surface rust

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

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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G437 BEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G437 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G437 BEL registered?

G437 BEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 October 1989.

Is G437 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G437 BEL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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