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G317 NKR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,378 mi
Last recorded155,378 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG317 NKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 155,378 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 155,370 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 155,354 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Position lamp not working all lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning steering notchy (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 151,841 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 151,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column universal joint locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2019 144,087 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 144,087 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 143,165 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 143,165 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2014 137,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 129,323 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 113,131 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 110,711 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 104,463 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 104,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm 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)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

nearside hub oil seal slight leak, could leak onto front brake disc

Pass 9 Jul 2009 97,178 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 97,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 91,396 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 91,396 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

brake pedal has slight sidways movement

nearside front floor corrded slightly

rear cross member corroded slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2007 88,191 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

emits a metered level of smoke

rear cross member corroded slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2006 84,008 miles

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

both front and rear indicators faded slightly

both front hub seals leaking slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2005 82,983 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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G317 NKR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G317 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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G317 NKR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 1989.

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