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G14 TRL

1992 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,769 mi
Last recorded125,769 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG14 TRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 125,769 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 113,481 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 113,481 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 112,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

underside corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2017 103,869 miles

Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt multiple minor damage to webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel drop arm swivel light play (2.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres have multiple small cuts in sidewalls. inner and outer walls.

suspension raised

suspension raised

Fail 25 Nov 2017 103,869 miles

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

Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt multiple minor damage to webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel drop arm swivel light play (2.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres have multiple small cuts in sidewalls. inner and outer walls.

suspension raised

suspension raised

Pass 26 Nov 2016 104,635 miles

suspension raised

Pass 21 Nov 2015 103,131 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

suspension raised

Pass 22 Nov 2014 102,328 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 99,397 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 99,397 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Axle king pin retaining device missing (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 96,175 miles

Slight freeplay felt at steering wheel.

Fail 20 Oct 2012 96,149 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 92,948 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 91,368 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 86,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 85,748 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 85,748 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 84,413 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 81,937 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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G14 TRL is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 124,939 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 G14 TRL, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G14 TRL is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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