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G506 UKX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

157,620 mi
Last recorded157,620 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG506 UKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 157,620 miles

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 17 Years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight leak from both front Spere's

Fail 8 Jun 2026 157,620 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 17 Years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight leak from both front Spere's

Pass 6 Nov 2024 156,814 miles

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

Underside corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2023 156,476 miles

Underside corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2022 156,068 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 156,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 155,675 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 155,675 miles

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

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 154,692 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember tow bar mounting panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 154,692 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember tow bar mounting panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 154,113 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2019 154,113 miles

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 153,444 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Underside of vehicle corroded and caked in mud

Fail 23 Jan 2018 153,444 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Underside of vehicle corroded and caked in mud

Pass 17 Jan 2017 152,595 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 152,211 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 152,198 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 151,597 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 150,458 miles

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

offside rear tyre in poor condition

surface corrosion on chassis rails both sides front to rear

Fail 10 Dec 2013 150,454 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

offside rear tyre in poor condition

surface corrosion on chassis rails both sides front to rear

Pass 2 Feb 2012 148,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 148,177 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 147,271 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 147,271 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 146,069 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear exhaust chassis mounting corroded & slightly loose.

Fail 19 Jan 2010 146,067 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear exhaust chassis mounting corroded & slightly loose.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 145,265 miles

front number plate cracked.

gearbox mounting has securing nut missing.

offside front tyre has small split on outer sidewall.

Fail 12 Dec 2008 145,265 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

front number plate cracked.

gearbox mounting has securing nut missing.

offside front tyre has small split on outer sidewall.

Fail 4 Dec 2007 100,000 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside rear indicator lens cracked

Offside rear light loose but not insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2007 100,000 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

Front number plate cracked

Nearside rear indicator lens cracked

Offside rear light loose but not insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2006 100,000 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 97,081 miles

Nut missing from exhaust mounting adjacent to gearbox. †Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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 UKX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UKX, 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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G506 UKX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 1989.

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