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M352 NRX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

357,195 mi
Last recorded357,195 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM352 NRX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 357,195 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2024 353,834 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

stone chip in wind screen

Pass 3 Oct 2023 350,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside front footwell rusting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bush heavily perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rusting within 30cm of spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bush heavily perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Slight play in both steering column universal joints. (2.2.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wipers slow to operate.

Fail 3 Oct 2023 350,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside front footwell rusting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bush heavily perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rusting within 30cm of spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bush heavily perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Slight play in both steering column universal joints. (2.2.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wipers slow to operate.

Pass 5 Oct 2022 346,080 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside front footwell rusting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2mm tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear radius arm front bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis beginning to rust inside spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear radius arm front bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Both steering column universal joints have slight play. (2.2.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wipers very slow to operate.

Fail 27 Sep 2022 345,937 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel leak from injection pump. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rust hole in chassis within spring mounting bracket. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm ball joint gaiter split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside front footwell rusting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2mm tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear radius arm front bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis beginning to rust inside spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear radius arm front bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Both steering column universal joints have slight play. (2.2.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wipers very slow to operate.

Pass 28 Sep 2021 340,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear radius arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear radius arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight play in rear propshaft, rear U/J. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 340,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front radius arm both front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front radius arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting broken off but system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear radius arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear radius arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight play in rear propshaft, rear U/J. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle A -frame ball joint dust cover perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 336,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 336,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 331,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight rusting to nearside front footwell.

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 26 Sep 2019 331,216 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis outrigger rusted through within 30cm of seatbelt mounting bracket, lower mounting. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight rusting to nearside front footwell.

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 324,356 miles

Long footbrake travel.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside chassis outrigger rusted through but structural rigidity is not reduced. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 323,974 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front bushes on nearside front radius arm excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rusted through within spring mounting bracket. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bottom of chassis rail rusted through within 30cm of spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember and chassis rail rusted through within 30cm of towbar mountings, significantly reducing chassis strength. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Long footbrake travel.

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside chassis outrigger rusted through but structural rigidity not reduced. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 317,370 miles

Headlight masks/converters fitted.

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Propshaft universal joint worn Rear propshaft, rear joint. ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 310,479 miles

All suspension bushes perished.

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 310,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail rusted through by spring mounting. (2.4.A.3)

All suspension bushes perished.

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 303,385 miles

Battery box rusting.

Front centre seat missing at time of test.

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear tyres cracking.

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 303,084 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Battery box rusting.

Front centre seat missing at time of test.

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear tyres cracking.

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 295,750 miles

Battery box rusted but battery still secure.

Both rear tyres cracking.

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Long footbrake travel.

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Orange reflectors fitted at rear but red reflectors are also built into the tail lights.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear of offside chassis rail rusting.

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

Speedometer illumination dim.

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

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Wiper blades in poor condition but still clearing windscreen.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 287,386 miles

Battery box rusting.

Brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn.

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Long footbrake travel.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 287,361 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery box rusting.

Brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn.

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Long footbrake travel.

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 280,797 miles

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

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Long footbrake travel.

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 272,321 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 272,277 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rust powder seen around steering column lower universal joint but no play seen during test.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 263,551 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Long footbrake travel.

Long handbrake travel.

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 263,480 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Long footbrake travel.

Long handbrake travel.

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 254,597 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear shock absorber shrouds rusted through.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 243,421 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside rear tyre cracking.

Oil leak

Signs of staining around fuel tank but no leak seen during test.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 231,154 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Very slight play in steering damper bush.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 218,285 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Long foot brake travel.

Long hand brake travel.

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

Fail 23 Oct 2006 218,195 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Long foot brake travel.

Long hand brake travel.

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

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

Steering drop arm ball joint gaiter split.

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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M352 NRX is a 1989 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 62.5%.

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 M352 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M352 NRX?

You can check the full history of M352 NRX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M352 NRX registered?

M352 NRX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is M352 NRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M352 NRX shows 32 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M352 NRX have outstanding finance?

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