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G475 SFE

1989 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

244,190 mi
Last recorded244,190 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG475 SFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 244,190 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 243,795 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 242,951 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 240,386 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 238,892 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 231,107 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 221,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 215,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front out rigger corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2018 208,229 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front out rigger corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 200,677 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front out rigger corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2016 193,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

offside front outrigger corroded

rear cross member

Pass 18 Feb 2015 189,656 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 184,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 180,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Outer Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 174,971 miles

front hub seals damp

Pass 21 Feb 2011 169,822 miles

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

bonnet damaged

front bulhead badly corroded next to winscreen

front hub seals damp

front steering damper guard badly corroded

fuel tank damp no leak found

general body corrosion

nearside rear door will not open from the outside

Pass 8 Oct 2009 168,635 miles

both front brake discs corroded

corrosion to nearside front flooring and door post outside of area-needs attention

general corrosion to body around seat belt mountings

nearside door mirror mounting weak

nearside front bulkhead corroded outside of area

offside front seat belt webbing deteriorated

offside front sidelamp secure but not properly mounted

rear brake valve by passed

some rear brake imbalance

some steering free play at steering wheel

Fail 25 Sep 2009 168,626 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front brake discs corroded

corrosion to nearside front bulkhead out of area

general corrosion to body close to seat belt mountings but not excessive

nearside rear anti roll bar outer link slight play

nearside rear shock absorber cover holed and corroded

offside front bumper and mounting weak and on limits.needs attention

offside front seat belt webbing deteriorated

offside front sidelamp secure but not properly fitted to body

offside rear anti roll bar outer link play and bushes worn and play on limits-needs attention

passenger door mirror mounting weak

passenger front door badly corroded and weak on limits and needs attention

passenger side front a post holed at top and needs attention

rear brake lamp switch valve by passed

some rear brake imbalance

some steering free play at steering wheel

Pass 22 Aug 2008 164,927 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished

both rear anti roll bar outer link arms some play in bushes and joints

considerable footbrake travel

corrosion to offside and nearside rear door steps and close to seat belt mountings

nearside headlamp adjusters worn and need attention

offside rear anti roll bar centre bush deteriorated

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

rear axle a frame ball joint slight play

some steering free play at steering wheel and close to limits

Fail 20 Aug 2008 164,926 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front flexi brake hoses perished

both rear anti roll bar outer link arms some play in bushes and joints

considerable footbrake travel

corrosion to offside and nearside rear door steps and close to seat belt mountings

nearside headlamp adjusters worn and need attention

offside rear anti roll bar centre bush deteriorated

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

rear axle a frame ball joint slight play

some steering free play at steering wheel and close to limits

Pass 21 Aug 2007 160,867 miles

see original advise sheet no. 114293537274 that still applies

Fail 21 Aug 2007 160,867 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs corroded

offside and nearside rear anti rollbar links some play

offside bulkhead corroding

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

rear A frame joint slight play

some rear brake imbalance

some steering free play at steering wheel

steering box slight leakage and on limits

Pass 13 Sep 2006 155,810 miles

nearside rear shock absorber top bushes worn and on limits

see original advise sheet no. 670745436219

some rear brake imbalance on absolute limits

Fail 13 Sep 2006 155,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear shock absorber top bushes worn and on limits

see original advise sheet no. 670745436219

some rear brake imbalance on absolute limits

Fail 23 Aug 2006 155,575 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to offside and nearside body rails

drivers seat belt webbing in poor condition

front brake pads wearing low

some play in steering box output shaft bearing and on limits

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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G475 SFE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G475 SFE, 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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G475 SFE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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