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G734 NRS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

79,531 mi
Last recorded79,531 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG734 NRS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 79,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable rear shaft (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2017 75,247 miles

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear outer sill bolts loose

Fail 26 May 2017 75,247 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear outer sill bolts loose

Fail 2 Dec 2016 75,220 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear top (2.7.4)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all front axle mounting (2.4.G.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

front prop shaft worn

Pass 23 Nov 2015 73,812 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2015 73,812 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Headlamp incorrect colour both (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 71,730 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 71,730 miles

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 70,483 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 19 Dec 2013 70,463 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 18 Dec 2012 69,616 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in both propshafts hardy spicers

Fail 17 Dec 2012 69,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in both propshafts hardy spicers

Pass 3 Dec 2011 68,883 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 68,883 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

play in one of the propshaft joints after the transfer box

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 7 Sep 2011 68,846 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

play in one of the propshaft joints after the transfer box

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 4 Mar 2010 67,894 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

smoke test right on legal limit

steering damper bush has slight play

Fail 26 Feb 2010 67,812 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) 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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G734 NRS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 G734 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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G734 NRS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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