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C16 NKA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,970 mi
Last recorded102,970 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 NKA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 102,970 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 102,733 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 102,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2013 102,187 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 102,187 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 101,624 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 100,940 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 100,659 miles

power steering pump looking damp

Pass 1 Feb 2007 99,738 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 98,807 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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C16 NKA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C16 NKA, 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

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What year was C16 NKA registered?

C16 NKA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1989.

Is C16 NKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C16 NKA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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