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G457 DOX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,149 mi
Last recorded129,149 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG457 DOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 129,149 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 129,023 miles

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

Power steering box has a minor leak

Fail 15 Jan 2024 128,999 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering box has a minor leak

Pass 10 Feb 2023 128,965 miles

Both front axel swivel joints have minor leaking

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 128,930 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 128,519 miles

Both sides front axel swivel joint oil seals have a minor leak

Power steering box has a minor fluid leak

Pass 6 Apr 2018 128,064 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 124,901 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 123,632 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013
Fail 7 Dec 2013

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 122,565 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 115,501 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 115,501 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 21 Apr 2011 110,006 miles

Propshaft component defective

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 110,006 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 104,444 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 104,350 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

condition of offside front floor

condition of rear crossmember

Fail 15 Dec 2008 104,342 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

condition of offside front floor

condition of rear crossmember

Pass 22 Nov 2007 98,285 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 98,284 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 91,513 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 91,513 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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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G457 DOX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 G457 DOX, 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 G457 DOX registered?

G457 DOX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 October 1989.

Is G457 DOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G457 DOX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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