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G92 NDH

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

202,806 mi
Last recorded202,806 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG92 NDH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 202,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 201,926 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 201,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tubular outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 201,887 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength TUBULAR OUTRIGGER HEAVILY CORRODED AND BREAKING UP! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak NSR AND OSR (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush NSF AND OSF (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected NSF, OSF OUTRIGGERS CORRODED AND HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

STEERING BOX SLIGHTLY DAMP

Pass 21 Jun 2024 200,807 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 200,800 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR AND OSR CROSSMEMBER (INNER) HOLED. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 198,979 miles

NSF and OSF lower shock bushes worn

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR spring mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 198,979 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

NSF and OSF lower shock bushes worn

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR spring mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 197,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

rear diff small oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2021 195,645 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 193,994 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 22 May 2019 191,127 miles

Oil leak

Underside heavily coated

Fail 20 May 2019 191,126 miles

Headlamp aim too low NS and OS (4.1.2 (a))

Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability NSF and OSF (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Underside heavily coated

Pass 29 May 2018 188,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint by manifold has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

NSF and OSF bulkhead outer pillars corroded

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2017 184,942 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

OSR crossmember corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2016 180,019 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 179,912 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 20 May 2015 173,834 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 173,762 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2014 168,139 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 161,895 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 161,894 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 May 2012 159,007 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2012 158,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 158,166 miles

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both rear and n/s/f tyre walls perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in o/s/f hub

Fail 12 May 2011

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both rear and n/s/f tyre walls perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in o/s/f hub

Fail 13 Apr 2010 158,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 157,481 miles

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

handbrake comes up long way

Fail 9 Jun 2009 157,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 149,724 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 134,649 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 129,104 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

are the breathers blocked

front hubs tractor joints seals are leaking

fuel tank mounting panel is corroded

head lights reflectors are corroded

inner face of the n/s rear wheel is covered in oil

oil leak

play in the o/s front hub

Fail 30 Nov 2005 129,104 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

are the breathers blocked

front hubs tractor joints seals are leaking

fuel tank mounting panel is corroded

head lights reflectors are corroded

inner face of the n/s rear wheel is cover in oil

is the brake fluid boiling point ok

oil leak

play in the o/s front hub

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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G92 NDH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 G92 NDH, 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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G92 NDH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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