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G487 NEO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,517 mi
Last recorded36,517 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG487 NEO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 36,517 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 35,497 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 33,859 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 33,859 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 32,035 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 32,030 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2022 30,927 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 30,185 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 29,082 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 28,671 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 27,963 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 27,182 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 26,759 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 26,759 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 26,510 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 26,505 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 26,351 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 25,848 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,598 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 25,096 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 23,701 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 21,764 miles

offside front hub seal leaking slightly

oil leak (front diff, sump gasket)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 20,280 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 18,567 miles

Slight weep from power steering box

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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G487 NEO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G487 NEO, 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 G487 NEO registered?

G487 NEO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 1989.

Is G487 NEO safe to buy?

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