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G902 NEC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,119 mi
Last recorded142,119 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG902 NEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 142,119 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 140,600 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 139,786 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 136,929 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 133,589 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 130,123 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 127,203 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 124,901 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 121,081 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 116,461 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 112,851 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 109,876 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 109,876 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 104,876 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 96,478 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 92,794 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 88,272 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 88,272 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G902 NEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G902 NEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G902 NEC registered?

G902 NEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 September 1989.

Is G902 NEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G902 NEC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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