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G810 NAO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

106,018 mi
Last recorded106,018 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG810 NAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 106,018 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 105,986 miles

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

corrosion to underbody and chassis at rear

nearside rear brake back-plate damp

tyre sidewalls slightly damaged/perished

Pass 26 Jan 2024 105,891 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 105,772 miles

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 105,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 105,650 miles

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 105,639 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger snapping at body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 105,477 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 105,373 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

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

all lights swopped for led

Fail 18 Jul 2019 105,370 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides inner faces (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

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

all lights swopped for led

Pass 29 Jun 2018 105,124 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 104,716 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 104,542 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

various brake pipes slightly coroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 104,011 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 103,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear chassis crossmember corroded near to towbar mounting areas

Pass 23 May 2013 103,033 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 May 2013 103,032 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 102,986 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 102,896 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 102,896 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 102,632 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 102,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 101,924 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 101,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 101,239 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 101,230 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 100,388 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 100,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear body mountings corroded not effecting security.

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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G810 NAO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 G810 NAO, 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 G810 NAO registered?

G810 NAO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 1989.

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