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G567 UNR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

261,619 mi
Last recorded261,619 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG567 UNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 261,619 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 261,085 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 260,404 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 259,747 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 259,016 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 258,495 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 256,588 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 256,554 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod, both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking oil

Pass 3 Apr 2019 254,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 253,086 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 251,291 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 249,632 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering box drop link ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 247,463 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 244,447 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 242,194 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power steering oil leak from bottle

Pass 17 Apr 2012 239,999 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 234,431 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 230,255 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 226,371 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 223,520 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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G567 UNR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 G567 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 G567 UNR registered?

G567 UNR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1989.

Is G567 UNR safe to buy?

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