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G506 OCG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 5900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,368 mi
Last recorded171,368 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG506 OCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 171,368 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 171,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Pass 11 Feb 2025 169,695 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 167,243 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 165,378 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 163,779 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 162,980 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 162,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2016 158,581 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 158,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

swivel housing seals starting to leak

tyres all have minor cuts

Pass 27 Jul 2013 154,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all tyres have minor cuts

brake pedal anti slip wearing

front axle leaking close to brake components

horn may need atention

wippers deteriorating

Pass 3 Aug 2012 150,628 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

brake pedal has travel

Fail 31 Jul 2012 150,628 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

brake pedal has travel

Pass 28 May 2010 150,132 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

both front props defective

Fail 11 May 2010 150,132 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

all tyres have minor damage

rear brake drum outers have oil coating possible pad contanination inside

Propshaft component defective

both propshafts have excesivly deteriorated ujs front propshaft is insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2008 143,402 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 132,175 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 98,512 miles

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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G506 OCG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 5,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 G506 OCG, 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 G506 OCG registered?

G506 OCG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 October 1989.

Is G506 OCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G506 OCG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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