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G437 SST

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

220,528 mi
Last recorded220,528 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG437 SST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 220,528 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 220,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2025 220,498 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 216,874 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 216,874 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 213,944 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 212,106 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 212,092 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2018 210,726 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 210,311 miles

Front coil spring corroded And rear (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 210,307 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Front coil spring corroded And rear (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 209,951 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 209,073 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn.

Fail 31 Dec 2015 209,073 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Propshaft universal joint worn.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 208,576 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 23 Apr 2013 207,950 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 207,927 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 200,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 May 2012 200,916 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 May 2011 189,829 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside hub seal slight leak

Offside mirror cracked

Oil leak

Rear diff leaking

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 11 May 2011 189,825 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside hub seal slight leak

Offside mirror cracked

Oil leak

Rear diff leaking

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 176,552 miles

Damage to nearside front

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 28 Apr 2010 176,550 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Damage to nearside front

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear diff leaking

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2009 165,214 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 165,212 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 154,845 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Long handbrake travel

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear plate cracked

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Mar 2008 154,842 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Long handbrake travel

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear plate cracked

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Mar 2007 145,545 miles

ADV REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING †ADVFRONT PADS LOW †ADV SLIGHT PLAY IN DRAG LINK †ADV OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Pass 21 Feb 2006 134,577 miles

adv oil leak from engine †adv oil leaks from o/s and n/s tractor joints †adv light corrosion on chassis †adv front brake hoses cracking †adv front brake pads worn 70

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 SST is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 G437 SST, 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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G437 SST is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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