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G737 HDW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

234,382 mi
Last recorded234,382 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG737 HDW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 234,382 miles

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

Underbody showing sign of corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2025 233,932 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 232,120 miles

Front Suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Front Axel swivel joint leaking oil.

Nearside Front Track rod 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))

Rear Suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 14 Feb 2024 232,119 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Intermediate drop arm. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Front Axel swivel joint leaking oil.

Nearside Front Track rod 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))

Rear Suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 30 Jan 2023 231,817 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 231,817 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 230,930 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 230,706 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 230,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 230,416 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 229,813 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2017 229,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2016 228,370 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 227,033 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 225,301 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 225,109 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 225,079 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drop arm joint gaiter split

front discs worn thin

Pass 27 Jun 2006 217,016 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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G737 HDW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G737 HDW, 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 G737 HDW registered?

G737 HDW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 1989.

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