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M351 NRX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,313 mi
Last recorded175,313 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM351 NRX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 175,313 miles

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

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

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

fog light switch sticky

long travel in foot brake, pedal soft.

Fail 29 Feb 2024 175,313 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

fog light switch sticky

long travel in foot brake, pedal soft.

Pass 4 Nov 2022 173,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 171,595 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak in general under vehicle ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 155,888 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front prop uj worn

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play both (2.1.5)

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

bonnet cable seized

engine oil leak from turbo

fog light switch sticky

radiator insecure

Fail 11 Dec 2015 166,855 miles

Steering locking device missing droparm balljoint and rubber split (2.2.C.1g)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front prop uj worn

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play both (2.1.5)

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

bonnet cable seized

engine oil leak from turbo

fog light switch sticky

radiator insecure

Fail 24 Sep 2013 163,831 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advanced wear to front prop shaft rear uj

advanced wear to steering shaft lower uj

Pass 24 Sep 2013 163,831 miles

advanced wear to front prop shaft rear uj

advanced wear to steering shaft lower uj

Pass 18 Sep 2012 161,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both number plates in poor condition. secure and readable.

os headlamp pattern poor

Fail 18 Sep 2012 161,762 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both number plates in poor condition. secure and readable.

os headlamp pattern poor

Fail 20 Sep 2011 159,335 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear no plate in poor condition. secure and readable.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 159,335 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

rear no plate in poor condition. secure and readable.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 156,988 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 156,988 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 153,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 151,806 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 151,806 miles

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

rear prop uj badly worn

Pass 31 Aug 2007 150,848 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 150,848 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

small amount of play in steering column lower uj.

Pass 31 Jan 2006 144,641 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 144,641 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

oil level low when presented for test.

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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M351 NRX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M351 NRX, 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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M351 NRX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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