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G557 ESM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

183,662 mi
Last recorded183,662 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG557 ESM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 183,662 miles

headlamp patterns poor

slight damage o/s seat belt

Pass 25 Nov 2015 183,062 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 182,411 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 181,682 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 179,101 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 179,101 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 172,716 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 172,716 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 164,643 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 155,683 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 147,989 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 146,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 144,474 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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G557 ESM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G557 ESM, 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 G557 ESM registered?

G557 ESM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 1989.

Is G557 ESM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G557 ESM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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