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G542 OCG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,989 mi
Last recorded137,989 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG542 OCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 137,989 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 136,559 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 135,520 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 134,783 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 132,889 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 130,991 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 128,851 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 127,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 127,462 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2017 124,712 miles

engine oil leak

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Oct 2016 121,935 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Around steering box. (2.3.3b)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 119,470 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 115,177 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2013 113,598 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2012 113,545 miles

battery box bottom corroded through

rear brake pipes rusty

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Feb 2011 113,313 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 112,475 miles

battery carrier sides corroding through.

stone chips in offside windscreen.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 111,011 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

rear number plate in poor condition, advise replacing.

Fail 4 Feb 2008 109,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside door mirror cracked.

stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 109,180 miles

offside door mirror cracked.

stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 107,430 miles

rear shock absorbers in poor condition.

Pass 7 Feb 2006 104,478 miles

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

Offside Front 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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G542 OCG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G542 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.

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What year was G542 OCG registered?

G542 OCG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 1989.

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