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G48 LRM

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

166,186 mi
Last recorded166,186 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG48 LRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 166,186 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 166,140 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 166,094 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 166,036 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2021 165,888 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2020 165,715 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 165,381 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 164,638 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 164,135 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 163,536 miles

Offside Front orb seal slight seepage

Pass 15 May 2015 162,737 miles

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 May 2014 161,732 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 May 2013 160,951 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 160,951 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 158,156 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 158,156 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 155,238 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 152,062 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 149,672 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 147,036 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 145,005 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 141,862 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 141,862 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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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G48 LRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 G48 LRM, 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

How do I check the history of G48 LRM?

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What year was G48 LRM registered?

G48 LRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G48 LRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G48 LRM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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