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G836 ESM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

143,453 mi
Last recorded143,453 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG836 ESM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 143,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by rod (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

battery tray corroded

front body mounts corroded

Pass 20 May 2025 142,899 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brakes spongey

Pass 10 Apr 2024 142,741 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front chassis rail slight corrosion

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pedal spongy

Fail 10 Apr 2024 142,741 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front chassis rail slight corrosion

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 14 Mar 2023 142,614 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 16 Feb 2022 142,355 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal has travel

Pass 11 Dec 2020 141,799 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger half missing but still supporting tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

all light have slight interaction

Fail 30 Nov 2020 141,795 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by centre cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached radius / panhard rod has a bolt lose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger half missing but still supporting tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

all light have slight interaction

tow bar bolts wrong size

Pass 21 May 2019 140,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2019 140,865 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 139,297 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Apr 2018 139,201 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 137,519 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 137,514 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Towbar component insecure both brace bars (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 135,987 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe has a slight leak and rusty (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 135,987 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe has a slight leak and rusty (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 135,165 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

wipers deteorating

Pass 27 Sep 2013 134,120 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

steering dust covers split but preventing dirt

Pass 1 Sep 2012 132,895 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

trailer socket damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2011 131,386 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 131,124 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 131,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 131,124 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 131,030 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 128,141 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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G836 ESM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 G836 ESM, 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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G836 ESM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 October 1989.

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