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G83 MSS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,181 mi
Last recorded102,181 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG83 MSS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 102,181 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 100,731 miles

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 100,728 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

various chassis sections slight corrosion

bonnet does not latch securely

brake warning light on

Pass 18 Jan 2010 100,627 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 100,626 miles

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2006
Fail 10 Jan 2006

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G83 MSS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G83 MSS, 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 G83 MSS registered?

G83 MSS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 October 1989.

Is G83 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G83 MSS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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