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G454 NGR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,378 mi
Last recorded114,378 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG454 NGR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 114,378 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 110,527 miles

Nearside Front n/s front hub seal leaking but not excessive

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front o/s front hub seal leaking but not excessive

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 106,489 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 106,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 101,014 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 95,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre cut close to cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limits. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limits. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 89,979 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut close to cords

Pass 16 Apr 2016 84,430 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 80,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2014 77,551 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 76,008 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 73,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

ball joint on bottom of steering box slight play

brake fluid below max mark

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre has cuts on side walls

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

nearside rear diff seal leaking

nearside rear tyre has cuts on side walls

under body slightly corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2011 73,236 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

ball joint on bottom of steering box slight play

brake fluid below max mark

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre has cuts on side walls

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

nearside rear diff seal leaking

nearside rear tyre has cuts on side walls

under body slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 70,345 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs pitted

nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply cords

steering box has slight seepage of oil

Fail 29 Jun 2010 70,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs pitted

nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply cords

steering box has slight seepage of oil

Pass 2 Jul 2009 67,158 miles

offside rear chassis rail over rear axle corroding.

offside rear wheel bearing play.

Fail 29 Jun 2009 67,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

offside rear chassis rail over rear axle corroding.

offside rear wheel bearing play.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 124,358 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 124,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OIL LEAKING FROM REAR WHEEL HUBS MAY BE CONTAMINATING BRAKE SHOES

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 120,449 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 111,910 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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G454 NGR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 G454 NGR, 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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G454 NGR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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