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G551 CHF

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

111,976 mi
Last recorded111,976 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG551 CHF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 111,976 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All four (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play All four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 111,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 110,919 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 109,795 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 107,696 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 104,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 100,718 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box out put shaft bushing (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all wheel bearings front & rear offside & nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 98,805 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 161,989 miles

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

Small PAS leak and oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2010 154,312 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 154,166 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Centre Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 147,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front o/s & rear n/s brakes are dragin slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2007 146,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 146,109 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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G551 CHF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 G551 CHF, 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 G551 CHF registered?

G551 CHF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 August 1989.

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