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G356 KNH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,236 mi
Last recorded147,236 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG356 KNH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 147,236 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 147,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 147,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 146,508 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 146,508 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 143,800 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 143,798 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 141,879 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT SWIVEL JOINTS LEAKING

STEERING BOX LEAKING

Fail 24 Mar 2009 141,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT SWIVEL JOINTS LEAKING

STEERING BOX LEAKING

Pass 28 Mar 2008 140,181 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 137,544 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 137,541 miles

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

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 130,608 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 132,604 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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G356 KNH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G356 KNH, 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 G356 KNH registered?

G356 KNH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 1989.

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