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G559 UNR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

196,711 mi
Last recorded196,711 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG559 UNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 196,711 miles

n/s rear hub seal leak

slight oil leake

Fail 30 Mar 2026 196,711 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

n/s rear hub seal leak

slight oil leake

Pass 25 Mar 2025 194,198 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 194,198 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 191,509 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s rear bump stop rusted

slight fraying on n/s and o/s front seat belts

Fail 28 Mar 2024 191,509 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

n/s rear bump stop rusted

slight fraying on n/s and o/s front seat belts

Pass 28 Mar 2023 189,556 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 187,410 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 185,223 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 182,170 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 180,437 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps dip main beam switch worn (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

bonett cable stiff

rrear silencer mtg worn

Fail 8 Apr 2019 180,423 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock absorber mtg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps dip main beam switch worn (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

bonett cable stiff

rrear silencer mtg worn

Pass 7 Nov 2017 177,897 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 177,184 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Steering wheel to spokes has slight movement

Fail 21 Oct 2016 177,184 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking injection pump (7.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Steering wheel to spokes has slight movement

Pass 24 Oct 2015 174,868 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 172,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 171,948 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 170,532 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 168,009 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 165,176 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 163,642 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

o/s/f door corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 25 Sep 2009 163,642 miles

Inner Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

o/s/f door corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 23 Sep 2008 159,482 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 154,618 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 154,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 147,594 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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G559 UNR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G559 UNR, 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 G559 UNR registered?

G559 UNR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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