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G925 ECW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,982 mi
Last recorded116,982 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG925 ECW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 116,982 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 114,910 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 114,910 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 114,910 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 114,552 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 112,603 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Offside & Nearside main chassis rails front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres front & Rear Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 112,600 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt the front of the two (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear of two (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn upper, lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint flange ,lower ,Nearside (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Offside & Nearside main chassis rails front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres front & Rear Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2010 111,767 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 111,767 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 105,028 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 104,902 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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G925 ECW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G925 ECW, 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 G925 ECW registered?

G925 ECW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 August 1989.

Is G925 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G925 ECW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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