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PNZ 2434

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,946 mi
Last recorded132,946 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNZ 2434
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 132,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 132,939 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt above axel (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated axel oil seal leaking onto brakes (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower foot well corroded

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near turbo (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower foot well corroded

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements ladder blocking plate (0.1 (d))

Speedometer operation impaired needle fluctuating (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 131,529 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 129,038 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 127,963 miles

CORROSION TO O/S/F BULKHEAD

CORROSION TO O/S/R CHASSIS RAIL

Fail 25 Nov 2020 127,962 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

CORROSION TO O/S/F BULKHEAD

CORROSION TO O/S/R CHASSIS RAIL

Pass 14 Nov 2019 120,541 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

windscreen chipped

Pass 31 Oct 2018 108,395 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 97,051 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 90,416 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 90,416 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front prop uj slight play

Offside Front Swivel seal leaking grease

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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PNZ 2434 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PNZ 2434, 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 PNZ 2434 registered?

PNZ 2434 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is PNZ 2434 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNZ 2434 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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