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G994 NKL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,795 mi
Last recorded131,795 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG994 NKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2026 131,795 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 130,880 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 130,724 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 130,366 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 129,815 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 129,135 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 127,997 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2012 126,940 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 126,593 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 125,160 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 121,839 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 118,558 miles

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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G994 NKL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G994 NKL, 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 G994 NKL registered?

G994 NKL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 August 1989.

Is G994 NKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G994 NKL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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