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G550 FSC

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

210,725 mi
Last recorded210,725 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG550 FSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 210,725 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 210,588 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 210,415 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 209,690 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 209,673 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 209,625 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 209,432 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 209,349 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 209,258 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 205,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 14 May 2015 205,465 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 May 2014 193,134 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 May 2013 180,361 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 179,923 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 23 May 2012 170,365 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 May 2011 167,531 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 167,498 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 May 2010 161,292 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 158,024 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 158,024 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 903,642 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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G550 FSC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FSC, 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 G550 FSC registered?

G550 FSC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 1989.

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