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G94 NHR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,341 mi
Last recorded158,341 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG94 NHR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 158,341 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 156,681 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 155,759 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

offside headlamp deteriorated

offside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 13 Jan 2022 154,754 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 153,793 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 152,612 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 151,562 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 150,372 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 14,899 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 147,750 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 146,480 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 145,083 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 143,847 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 141,892 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 141,892 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 138,440 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 138,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 131,945 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 131,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 120,627 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 110,654 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside hub seal leaking †rear diff seal leaking.

Pass 20 Oct 2006 106,497 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Oct 2005 101,703 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 101,703 miles

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

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

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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G94 NHR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G94 NHR, 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 G94 NHR registered?

G94 NHR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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