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G544 DKB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,602 mi
Last recorded82,602 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG544 DKB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 82,602 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 79,442 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 77,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 77,938 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 77,827 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification coil spring not properley located in upper mounting (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 70,245 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 70,235 miles

Front Oil leak

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 70,000 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 70,012 miles

both headlamp reflectors slightly corroded

o/s/f seat belt centre catchplastic cover missing

Fail 19 Nov 2013 70,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both headlamp reflectors slightly corroded

o/s/f seat belt centre catch plastic cover missing

o/s/r disc badly corroded on inner face

Pass 17 Jul 2012 142,609 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 142,609 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 66,055 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 66,005 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

slight oil leak on steering box

Pass 30 Sep 2009 64,838 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 60,640 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 60,612 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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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G544 DKB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G544 DKB, 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 G544 DKB registered?

G544 DKB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G544 DKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G544 DKB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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