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H484 NDU

1992 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,316 mi
Last recorded146,316 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH484 NDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 146,316 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 144,742 miles

play in both rear wheel bearings

play in front swivel bearings both side

Pass 16 May 2023 143,301 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 141,890 miles

chassis rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2017 136,975 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 136,975 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering pivot point has excessive play uj onto box (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

rear prop uj exessly worn

Pass 1 Jun 2016 133,684 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 133,684 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 129,672 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side chassi corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 126,173 miles

play in drop arm ball joint

Fail 12 May 2014 126,173 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

play in drop arm ball joint

Pass 18 Jun 2013 123,235 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 123,235 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 119,279 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 115,584 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 115,584 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 112,387 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 107,682 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 107,682 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 102,821 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 102,821 miles

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

Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 99,594 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 99,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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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H484 NDU is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 H484 NDU, 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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What year was H484 NDU registered?

H484 NDU is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 May 1992.

Is H484 NDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H484 NDU shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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