MOT Status
ValidMileage
165,910 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush x/s play (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush x/s play (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake performance unable to be tested oil contamination on discs and pads (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Steering box drop arm likely to become detached loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking injector return pipe cylinder 4 (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion to offside and nearside rear outer cross member
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis bits missing not attached (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush offside and nearside rear loose or bits missing (5.3.2 (c))
Shock absorbers insecurely attached front bottom bushes and fixings missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Steering locking device missing all steering locking devices loose or missing (2.1.3 (d))
Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) foot brake travel (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel offside and nearside rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability all suspension loose or missing locking devices (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
vehicle requires full nut and bolt spanner check .vehicle has been thrown together and highly dangerous
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened and offside front (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Suspect nearside rear half shaft seal weaping
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened and offside front (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Suspect nearside rear half shaft seal weaping
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened and offside front (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush and offside rear (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened and offside front (5.2.2a)
Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
nearside & offside rear rubber sring bump stops missing
nearside rear brake slight bind
Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
nearside & offside rear rubber sring bump stops missing
nearside rear brake slight bind
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
rear bump stops missing
wipers splitting
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
nearside front rear track rod end ball joint has slight play
various points of floor and chassis corrosion
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
nearside front rear track rod end ball joint has slight play
various points of floor and chassis corrosion
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
both rear tyres showing signs of radial cracking
slight play in top shocker bushes offside rear
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
nearside rear tyre cracked and perished
Oil leak
all 4 tyres cracked and perished
drivers door top hinge pin worn
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
G964 MEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 G964 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of G964 MEC?
You can check the full history of G964 MEC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was G964 MEC registered?
G964 MEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is G964 MEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for G964 MEC shows 30 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does G964 MEC have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G964 MEC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.