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G957 MEC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,315 mi
Last recorded69,315 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG957 MEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 69,315 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2014 69,194 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 69,194 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 68,603 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 68,602 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 68,169 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 67,648 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 67,648 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 66,837 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 65,623 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 64,416 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 64,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 63,292 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 63,292 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 61,981 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 61,981 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 60,741 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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G957 MEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G957 MEC, 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 G957 MEC registered?

G957 MEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 1989.

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The MOT history for G957 MEC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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