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G336 NAU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,206 mi
Last recorded138,206 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG336 NAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 138,206 miles

Offside Front hub seal - leaking

Pass 26 Apr 2024 137,681 miles

Offside Front hub seal - leaking

Offside Rear Inner brake pad - worn low

steering box drop arm gaitor - perishing

transfer prop rear uj - worn

wiper blades - poor

Pass 7 Mar 2023 137,420 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

gearbox slight oil leak

offside front axle weeping grease

Pass 8 Dec 2021 137,074 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

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

aftermarkwet shorted coil springs fitted to rear axle

slight grease weeping pass offside front stub axle

Pass 2 Dec 2020 136,464 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

shorter coil springs fitted to rear axle

Pass 22 Nov 2019 135,461 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside floor foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

shorter coil springs fitted to rear axle

Pass 30 Nov 2018 134,918 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot well floor on n/s & o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

after market shorter coil springs fitted to rear axle

Pass 1 Dec 2017 133,259 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened aftermarket coil springs fitted (2.4.A.2)

park brake efficiency only just met. Braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 1 Dec 2017 133,259 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened aftermarket coil springs fitted (2.4.A.2)

park brake efficiency only just met. Braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 15 Dec 2016 130,280 miles

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 128,971 miles

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

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 127,188 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 9 Dec 2014 127,188 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 20 Dec 2013 126,250 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 126,070 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 126,070 miles

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 Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 125,476 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 124,999 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 124,505 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 123,110 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 121,471 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 121,464 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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G336 NAU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 G336 NAU, 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 G336 NAU registered?

G336 NAU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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