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G51 GMS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

188,534 mi
Last recorded188,534 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG51 GMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2025 188,534 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 186,829 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 184,491 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 182,259 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2021 180,498 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 178,256 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 175,957 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 174,081 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 171,350 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 169,107 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 167,160 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 105,976 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 105,277 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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G51 GMS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G51 GMS, 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 G51 GMS?

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What year was G51 GMS registered?

G51 GMS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 August 1989.

Is G51 GMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G51 GMS shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G51 GMS have outstanding finance?

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