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G162 VNR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,008 mi
Last recorded100,008 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG162 VNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 100,008 miles

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

Offside and nearside front floor wells have been repaired from the inside making inspection difficult

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 100,008 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

offside and nearside front footwells have corrosion and have been repaired from the inside of the vehicle make inspection difficult

Pass 18 Mar 2025 100,002 miles

Nearside Rear differential seal

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 100,008 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 100,000 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 100,008 miles

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 21 Aug 2020 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 7 Nov 2014 100,000 miles

both front swivel hubs showing signs of weeping

both rear spring top and bottom retainers getting corroded

both rear spring upper and lower retainers getting corroded

existing repairs to rear chassis rails,outriggers and crossmembers appear ok

front and rear brake backplates getting corroded

front discs getting corroded

front suspension arm bushes getting worn

offside front seatbelt showing signs of fraying

power steering box showing signs of weeping

small hole offside front suspension turret near top spring retainer

small hole offside rear chassis rail near top shocker mount

some corrosion both front floors

some play offside front wheel bearing

some play offside top swivel hub

Pass 20 Sep 2013 100,000 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers getting worn

brake pipe to nearside front flex getting corroded

engine oil leak

front and rear brake backplates getting corroded

front and rear spring upper and lower retainers getting corroded

front discs getting corroded and worn

front shocker bushes getting worn

front suspension arm bushes getting worn

front swivel hubs showing signs of weeping

offside front seatbelt showing signs of fraying

power steering box showing signs of weeping

rear chassis rails and crossmembers showing signs of corrosion

small hole offside rear chassis rail near shocker mount

some play nearside rear wheel bearing

some play offside front wheel bearing

some play steering box

Pass 17 Sep 2012 100,007 miles

some corrosion rear chassis rails

engine and gearbox oils

front brake backplates getting corroded

front discs getting corroded and worn

front suspension arm bushes getting perished

front swivel hubs showing signs of weeping

nearside and offside seatbelts showing signs of fraying

rear spring retainers getting corroded

some corrosion front steps

Pass 8 Sep 2011 100,002 miles

both swivel hubs showing signs of weeping

brake and clutch pedal rubbers getting worn

chassis to body mounts getting corroded

exhaust getting corroded

front discs getting corroded and pitted

rear chassis rails and rear spring top retaining brackets getting corroded

some corrosion both front steps

tow bar and mounting points showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2011 100,002 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both swivel hubs showing signs of weeping

brake and clutch pedal rubbers getting worn

chassis to body mounts getting corroded

exhaust getting corroded

front discs getting corroded and pitted

rear chassis rails and rear spring top retaining brackets getting corroded

some corrosion both front steps

tow bar and mounting points showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2009 100,007 miles

both step sills getting corroded

brake backplates getting corroded

brake pedal rubber getting worn

brake pipe to rear getting corroded

brake pipes to front flexes getting corroded

extensive existing repairs to rear chassis rails outriggers etc appear ok

front number plate cracked

offside front caliper feed pipe getting corroded

rear spring top and bottom retaining brackets getting corroded

small hole offside front suspension turret

Pass 12 May 2008 100,005 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 100,009 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 100,005 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 100,003 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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G162 VNR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 G162 VNR, 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 G162 VNR registered?

G162 VNR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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