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G695 MRM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,998 mi
Last recorded136,998 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG695 MRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 136,998 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 136,705 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 136,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Main drop link from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Main drop link from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system rubbing on chassis

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from flexi into caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe into flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Floor over out rider heavily corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from flexi into caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe into flexi covered (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Floor over out rider heavily corroded

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 135,984 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 135,812 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 135,597 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 135,488 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 135,212 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes are starting to perish

Chassis is becoming corroded

Exhaust centre section is damaged

Main beam switch feels loose

Rear lamps are fading

Rear shock bushes are starting to wear

Fail 14 May 2013 135,203 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Chassis is becoming corroded

Exhaust centre box is damaged

Ns front lower suspension arm bush is perishing

Rear lamps are fading

brakes require attension as caliper pistons appear corroded

main beam switch feels loose

Pass 16 May 2012 134,792 miles

main beam toggle switch does not flash but works when operated

rear chassis becoming corroded and has damage to os

steer box ball controll arm ball joint has movement which is just within requirements

underside of vehicle very muddy and has previous repair patches

wiring in engine bay not secure

Fail 10 May 2012 134,792 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

main beam toggle switch does not flash but works when operated

rear chassis becoming corroded and has damage to os

steer box ball controll arm ball joint has movement which is just within requirements

underside of vehicle very muddy and has previous repair patches

wiring in engine bay not secure

Pass 27 May 2011 133,999 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 133,999 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 May 2010 133,128 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 131,959 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 130,835 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 130,291 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 130,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 129,388 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 129,353 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 MRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MRM, 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 MRM registered?

G695 MRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 1989.

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