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G687 WGX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,519 mi
Last recorded108,519 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG687 WGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 108,519 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 108,490 miles

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 106,116 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 106,106 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 102,632 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 102,632 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear light lens has been taped up

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slight misting of oil around hub

slight oil leak around gearbox area

slight oil leak front and rear diff

Pass 5 Mar 2020 102,632 miles

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

Both rear shocks loose

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

Front and rear diffs leaking

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 102,632 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both rear shocks loose

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

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

Front and rear diffs leaking

N/S/R indicator lens damaged

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 97,808 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion around vehicle

Hydraulic brake reservoir cap not fully sealed

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 97,775 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

General corrosion around vehicle

Hydraulic brake reservoir cap not fully sealed

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside of engine area covering under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 92,652 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 85,873 miles

Horn weak

Rear brake imbalance @ maximum

Pass 14 Jan 2016 78,628 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 78,106 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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G687 WGX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WGX, 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 WGX registered?

G687 WGX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G687 WGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G687 WGX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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