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G995 UEC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

223,733 mi
Last recorded223,733 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG995 UEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 223,733 miles

All steering & suspension components lightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering box has minor oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2025 220,938 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have minor play

Engine & transmission oil leaks

General corrosion on all suspension components

General surface corrosion on chassis rails

Rear suspension bushes perished

Steering box has misting of oil

Pass 31 Jan 2024 218,205 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 218,201 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 214,437 miles

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

general oil leaks

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2021 211,182 miles

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

steering component has slight seepage from a component

underside , chassis corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 208,440 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 208,391 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting As marked battery box within seat belt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Axle oil seal slight leak

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 205,396 miles

All coil springs heavily corroded

Both rear shock absorbers bushes worn split and perished

Pass 10 Aug 2018 204,838 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 201,309 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 194,024 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside front swivel seal leaking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 194,022 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside front swivel seal leaking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear bump stop missing

Pass 3 Mar 2016 111,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 186,148 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded middle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear 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 has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f tractor joint leaking oil

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 177,987 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 171,164 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 171,164 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 162,709 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 156,035 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 150,432 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 147,134 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 143,968 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 143,968 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G995 UEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G995 UEC, 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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G995 UEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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