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G550 ENV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,851 mi
Last recorded119,851 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG550 ENV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 119,851 miles

both seat belts damaged

both top swivel bearings worn

underside,suspension and brake components corroded

brakes poor

handbrake poor

Pass 7 Aug 2025 112,229 miles

both seat belts damaged

both trailing arm bushes worn

front brake pipes corroded

oil leaks

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

washer jets poor

Pass 19 Jul 2024 107,356 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 107,205 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 107,144 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 107,003 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 106,259 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 105,799 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 104,345 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 99,631 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 97,819 miles

both front seat bases worn

both rear axle bump stops missing

exhaust system slightly blowing

n/s and o/s front swivels slightly weaping oil

oil leaks

Fail 6 Feb 2016 97,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

both front seat bases worn

both rear axle bump stops missing

exhaust system slightly blowing

n/s and o/s front swivels slightly weaping oil

oil leaks

Pass 30 Jul 2014 97,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front swivel leaking slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2013 94,885 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 94,865 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 Jul 2012 91,648 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 91,642 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs pitted

Pass 23 Jul 2011 88,476 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

drivers seat base

Pass 19 Jul 2010 84,214 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear body mount corroded but body still secure

Fail 16 Jul 2010 84,210 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear body mount corroded but body still secure

Pass 17 Jul 2009 80,668 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers seat base sponge missing

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2008 75,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 72,184 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 67,362 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 67,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side head lamp aim high

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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G550 ENV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G550 ENV, 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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G550 ENV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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