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G695 LUM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,851 mi
Last recorded178,851 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG695 LUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 178,851 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 178,411 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 178,136 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Dec 2015 176,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside rear inner chassis rail (6.6.6)

nearside front footwell corroded and holed but outside any prescribed areas

nearside front out rigger is corroded but not excessive

nearside front swival bearing housing oil seal is leaking

nearside front upper bulkhead/door pillar is corroded

tow hitch removed at the time off test

Fail 16 Dec 2015 176,886 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front footwell (3.6.C.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front lower out rigger/body mount (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside rear inner chassis rail (6.6.6)

nearside front footwell corroded and holed but outside any prescribed areas

nearside front swival bearing housing oil seal is leaking

nearside front upper bulkhead/door pillar is corroded

park brake is binding on

tow hitch removed at the time off test

Pass 3 Dec 2013 175,949 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 174,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion by the brake servo but not holed

corrosion to the offside front body mount but not excessive

corrosion to the rear x member

nearside front swival housing seal leaking slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2011 173,509 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion to rear x member

corrosion to the offside body mount under drivers floor

Pass 4 Jan 2011 173,509 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 May 2010 17,349 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2010 17,349 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2009 167,345 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 167,339 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 165,119 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 158,097 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 158,083 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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 LUM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LUM, 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 LUM registered?

G695 LUM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 December 1989.

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