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G326 NSO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

182,936 mi
Last recorded182,936 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG326 NSO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2020 182,936 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Intermediate drop arm insecure loose at steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering component leaking power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play pitman joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 178,160 miles

repairs carried out to chassis and blacked over

Fail 10 Sep 2019 178,115 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt has play in it (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

exhaust tail pipe is missing

Pass 2 Nov 2017 174,695 miles

oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

coolant leak

Pass 2 Nov 2016 170,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (worn to 2.0mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm 235/85R16 M+S) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm 235/85R16 M+S (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (worn to 1.6mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm 235/85R16 M+S) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm 235/85R16 M+S (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 170,455 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking dripping from rear of fuel pump (7.2.3)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper park function (8.3.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm 235/85R16 M+S (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm 235/85R16 M+S (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm 235/85R16 M+S (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm 235/85R16 M+S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 168,291 miles

All road tyres wearing low on tread. 235/85x16

Oil leak

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 167,632 miles

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

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

all tyres low on tread deapth and offside rear starting to crack in tread

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 24 Jun 2014 167,626 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

all tyres low on tread deapth and offside rear starting to crack in tread

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 14 Aug 2013 167,195 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 163,293 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering drop arm slightly damp

Fail 6 Jul 2011 157,889 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 157,889 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 154,233 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 154,233 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front brake discs corroded but serviceable

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside front wheel

Fail 31 Jul 2007 154,233 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

ADVISE: NEARSIDE FRONT STUB AXEL BALL PITTED AND LEAKING † †ADVISE: NEARSIDE REAR BACK PLATE RUSTED AND DETERATED

Pass 17 Feb 2006 150,573 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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G326 NSO 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 58.8%.

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 G326 NSO, 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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G326 NSO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 1989.

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