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G322 NKR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,298 mi
Last recorded81,298 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG322 NKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 81,298 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 81,293 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested wipers & indicators in opp (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested in opp (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 81,080 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 80,834 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 80,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 80,185 miles

Brake inadequately mounted Hand brake cable (1.1.21 (c))

Brake performance not tested Due to excessive play in kingpins (1.2.1 (g))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached "A" pillar (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 79,201 miles

Front Front floor sections welded from inside.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perishing and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 79,200 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected pads loose on pins (excessive forward and backward movement) (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated hub/ball leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Panard rod (tie bar left to right) mounting corroded (chalked) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front floor sections welded from inside.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perishing and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake disc cover detached at top

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 77,341 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 77,341 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 76,241 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 76,117 miles

Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 72,428 miles

off side front tyre side walls cracking

off side rear cross member out rigger showing of corrosion will need plating soon.

Fail 22 Oct 2013 72,428 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front tyre side walls cracking

off side rear cross member out rigger showing of corrosion will need plating soon.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 68,086 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 67,128 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 67,128 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 65,792 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f tyre perrished

o/s/f shock absorber slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre starting to perrish

rear no.plate slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade worn

slight damp patch on steering box/knuckle

slight engine and gearbox oil leak

slight play in output shaft-transfer box

slight play in rear prop shaft u.v joint

slight play in trackbar ends (up and down movement)

slight weep from both front swivel joints

Fail 27 Aug 2010 65,792 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f tyre perrished

o/s/f shock absorber slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre starting to perrish

rear wiper blade worn

slight damp patch on steering box/knuckle

slight engine and gearbox oil leak

slight play in output shaft-transfer box

slight play in rear prop shaft u.v joint

slight play in trackbar ends (up and down movement)

slight weep from both front swivel joints

Pass 23 Sep 2009 63,986 miles

Both number plates slightly deteriated.

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 62,420 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 60,981 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 59,354 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 57,634 miles

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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G322 NKR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G322 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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G322 NKR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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