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G158 NCG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

172,340 mi
Last recorded172,340 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG158 NCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 172,340 miles

front and rear suspension and chassis corroding

slight play in steering box

trailing ar, bushes deteriorating

Pass 2 Aug 2023 171,132 miles

chassis and exhaust corroding

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Aug 2022 169,922 miles

slight wear on front brake discs

front and rear coil springs corroding

oil leak

osr shocker damp

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2021 169,076 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

chip in windscreen

oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2020 167,499 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 167,491 miles

Brake disc contaminated osf brake discs (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 164,570 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

chip in windscreen

rear shockers corroding

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2019 162,837 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 162,834 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Nov 2018 162,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rail by shocker mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rail by shocker mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside chassis has several patch repairs front to rear

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside chassis has several repairs front to rear

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2016 161,707 miles

various oil leaks

Fail 25 Aug 2016 161,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

air box to turbo pipe insecure

various oil leaks

Pass 12 Jun 2015 151,527 miles

Oil leak from engine

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 151,526 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak from engine

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 151,151 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 151,151 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 150,045 miles

N/S/F floor pan holed

O/S/F out rigger holed.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 146,011 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 146,011 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 142,241 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear bump stops missing.

Fail 9 Feb 2011 142,241 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear bump stops missing.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 137,748 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Jan 2009 134,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 134,861 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 131,494 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 131,494 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 128,657 miles

please note all advisory items on test paper 70446727096 are still valid plus both front brake discs corroded advise rear silencer mounting point corroded advise rear brake hose metal ends corroded advise

Fail 26 Jan 2007 128,837 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

note centre and front vehiclechassis corroded advise

Fail 20 Nov 2006 128,613 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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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G158 NCG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G158 NCG, 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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G158 NCG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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