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G695 EDO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,524 mi
Last recorded132,524 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG695 EDO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 132,524 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 131,465 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 129,965 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 129,801 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 129,780 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 128,001 miles

Both Front Swivel Joints Have Slight Play

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust Cracking

Track Rod Rubbing On Front Axle

Pass 1 Apr 2016 127,587 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 125,970 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 125,959 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 125,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

spare wheel is missing.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 125,959 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 125,959 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 125,959 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 125,959 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 125,434 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 125,427 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 12,387 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 120,430 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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G695 EDO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 G695 EDO, 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 G695 EDO registered?

G695 EDO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 1989.

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