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G553 PUF

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,576 mi
Last recorded96,576 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG553 PUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 96,576 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

front hub oil seals slightly leaking

rear diff slightly leaking

Pass 30 Sep 2025 96,399 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both front hub oil seals leaking slightly

rear axle leaking slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2024 95,723 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 95,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle when steering turned full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle when steering turned full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 83,994 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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G553 PUF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 G553 PUF, 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 G553 PUF registered?

G553 PUF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 1989.

Is G553 PUF safe to buy?

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