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G582 GEY

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

164,260 mi
Last recorded164,260 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG582 GEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 164,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FR TO RR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 164,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FR TO RR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 164,260 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 164,260 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 164,260 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 164,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 164,268 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 164,260 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi near bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc contaminated both sides (1.1.14 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected steering box arm (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2009 80,971 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 80,934 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 79,736 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 79,553 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 77,535 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 77,462 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 74,723 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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G582 GEY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G582 GEY, 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 G582 GEY registered?

G582 GEY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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