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G5 MWM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

253,998 mi
Last recorded253,998 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 MWM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 253,998 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 253,184 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 252,904 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 252,632 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 252,542 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 25,244 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 251,901 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 251,358 miles

both front hub seals damp

brake pipes greased

Fail 16 Oct 2012 251,357 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

both front hub seals damp

brake pipes greased

Pass 18 Nov 2011 249,573 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 248,622 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 241,581 miles

Oil leak

rear cross member heavy corrosion +holes non prescibed area

Fail 24 Nov 2009 241,551 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear cross member heavy corrosion +holes non prescibed area

Pass 26 Nov 2008 234,754 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 234,754 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 233,058 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 230,001 miles

n/s front hub has slight play. front axle tie bar rods, rear bushes starting to perrish.

Pass 21 Oct 2005 222,778 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 222,776 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G5 MWM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G5 MWM, 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 G5 MWM registered?

G5 MWM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 August 1989.

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