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G733 NRS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,453 mi
Last recorded87,453 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG733 NRS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 87,453 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 87,452 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Central Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 83,378 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 84,405 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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G733 NRS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G733 NRS, 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 G733 NRS registered?

G733 NRS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 1989.

Is G733 NRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G733 NRS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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