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G302 NKR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,629 mi
Last recorded61,629 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG302 NKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 61,629 miles

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Pass 30 Jun 2025 60,402 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 58,938 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 56,962 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 56,962 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 55,260 miles

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

Front offside and nearside hub seals slight sweat

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 55,255 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached sector shaft nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front offside and nearside hub seals slight sweat

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 50,670 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hub seal leak

Offside Front Hub seal leak

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 50,666 miles

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

Offside Front Swivel seal leaking

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))

Rear Axel has oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2019 50,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Swivel seal leaking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Rear Axel has oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 50,466 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 50,105 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 47,499 miles

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

exhaust rubber missing but still supported

Fail 13 Mar 2012 47,497 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

exhaust rubber missing but still supported

Pass 11 Mar 2011 44,739 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 41,655 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 38,663 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,782 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 32,717 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 29,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G302 NKR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G302 NKR, 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 G302 NKR registered?

G302 NKR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G302 NKR safe to buy?

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