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G57 RSP

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

153,837 mi
Last recorded153,837 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG57 RSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 153,837 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 153,439 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 152,772 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 151,517 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 150,963 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 149,579 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 146,826 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 144,208 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 140,874 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 138,304 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 136,307 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 136,307 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 135,200 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 133,064 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 129,360 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 126,121 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 123,027 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 119,275 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 117,338 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 113,597 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 108,523 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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G57 RSP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 G57 RSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G57 RSP?

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What year was G57 RSP registered?

G57 RSP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 August 1989.

Is G57 RSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G57 RSP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G57 RSP have outstanding finance?

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