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G687 HAW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

107,842 mi
Last recorded107,842 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG687 HAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 107,842 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 107,422 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 106,944 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 106,455 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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both reg plates faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 106,131 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 105,638 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 104,979 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 104,661 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 104,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 103,241 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 102,188 miles

Centre Rear Propshaft universal joint worn

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 100,848 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 98,810 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 95,346 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 91,631 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 88,451 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 85,811 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 81,479 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 77,144 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 73,142 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 69,078 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Sep 2005 65,220 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 65,220 miles

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

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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G687 HAW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 G687 HAW, 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 G687 HAW registered?

G687 HAW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 October 1989.

Is G687 HAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G687 HAW shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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