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GDO 354

1992 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

268,270 mi
Last recorded268,270 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDO 354
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 268,270 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 266,450 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 263,804 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 263,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated Cylinder leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated Cylinder leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 260,331 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 260,331 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on top of axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on top of axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 24 Sep 2020 256,810 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside central c=body mount corroded

Nearside seat base storage corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 256,778 miles

Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside central c=body mount corroded

Nearside seat base storage corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 251,905 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 251,901 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 242,763 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 19 Sep 2018 242,760 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 242,740 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember various holes all across it (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 235,883 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 235,883 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre chassis 2 places (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear bump stops missing

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 229,274 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 229,063 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 220,515 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 220,295 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 212,872 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 203,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 203,199 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 196,678 miles

bulk head has large ammount of corrosion

Fail 16 May 2011 196,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

bulk head has large ammount of corrosion

Pass 17 May 2010 190,041 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 14 May 2009 182,663 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 182,663 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 173,628 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 166,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2006 166,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 160,040 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 159,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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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GDO 354 is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 124,939 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 GDO 354, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GDO 354 is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1992.

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