MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Several gearbox housing bolts are missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Several severe oil leaks from engine and transmission
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G156 RNL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.
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 G156 RNL, 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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What year was G156 RNL registered?
G156 RNL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.
Is G156 RNL safe to buy?
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