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G101 NAO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,310 mi
Last recorded78,310 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG101 NAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 78,310 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 78,310 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 78,168 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 66,887 miles

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

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

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 66,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 61,021 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 58,617 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 56,780 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 52,532 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 52,490 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 51,318 miles

Exhaust rear section fouling chassis

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

centre exhaust mount detached

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Fail 13 Feb 2014 51,318 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear section fouling chassis

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

centre exhaust mount detached

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Pass 13 Feb 2013 49,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 39,582 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2012 38,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 116,520 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/sf sphere slight leak

o/sf brake disc slight corrosion on inner face

Pass 25 Mar 2010 113,138 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 113,138 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

free-play in front prop-shaft front universal joint

Pass 26 Mar 2009 109,481 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 106,753 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 103,348 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 99,300 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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G101 NAO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G101 NAO, 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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G101 NAO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 October 1989.

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