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G526 GUX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

184,837 mi
Last recorded184,837 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG526 GUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2026 184,837 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing steering arm front (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing steering arm rear (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at front of suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing steering arm (2.1.3 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column attachment defective top of column defective fouling switch gear whilst turning (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering locking device missing pitman arm (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint likely to become detached at steering box input side (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre valve incorrect to type of wheel rim

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play hub unit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal anti slip badly worn

handbrake jammed on (released to allow test)

tow bar electrics disconnected

Fail 11 Jun 2026 184,823 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Both bolts attaching to axle loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached Rear arm mount bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear prop, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

O/S/F hub has slight play

O/S/F hub leaking

Rear exhaust pipe fouling body

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked, all tyres date stamped 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 183,884 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 175,331 miles

Both front swivel joints slight leak

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hub oil seal slight leak

No ignition lights

Fail 28 May 2024 175,330 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both front swivel joints slight leak

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hub oil seal slight leak

No ignition lights

Pass 2 Jun 2023 174,723 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 174,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 172,016 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 187,133 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 156,019 miles

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

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

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 145,819 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 143,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear axle oil leak

steering box oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2013 143,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear axle oil leak

steering box oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 141,637 miles

Oil leak

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

door check strap broken n/s/front

n/s/f/hub play slight

tail gate corrosion

tow bar elec not tested due to dirt in socket

under side covered in mud

wing repeter loose n/s

Fail 25 Jun 2012 141,637 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

door check strap broken n/s/front

n/s/f/hub play slight

tail gate corrosion

tow bar elec not tested due to dirt in socket

under side covered in mud

wing repeter loose n/s

Pass 23 Jun 2011 140,394 miles

Oil leak

front hub swivel seals have leak

oil leak from o/s/r hub

spare wheel missing and mounting bolts protruding

steering box has oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2011 140,392 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust centre mounting broken

front hub swivel seals have leak

oil leak from o/s/r hub

spare wheel missing and mounting bolts protruding

steering box has oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 139,526 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 139,525 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s door check strap in secure

o/s hub has movement

Pass 27 Mar 2009 137,532 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 137,532 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

front prop shaft joint badly worn

interior mirror missing

Pass 28 Aug 2007 134,476 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 134,466 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 129,293 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 129,228 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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G526 GUX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 G526 GUX, 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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G526 GUX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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