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RNZ 1112

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

146,864 mi
Last recorded146,864 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNZ 1112
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 146,864 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 143,983 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 143,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 141,292 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 141,251 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Body to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 138,875 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 137,186 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 135,440 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 135,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 132,259 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 128,570 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 125,669 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 122,431 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 117,081 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 114,176 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 112,396 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 107,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 102,740 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 95,732 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 95,732 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 90,313 miles

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

front propshaft uj worn

Fail 19 Aug 2009 90,313 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

front propshaft uj worn

Pass 22 Aug 2008 81,362 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 77,400 miles

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

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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RNZ 1112 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RNZ 1112, 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 RNZ 1112 registered?

RNZ 1112 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 September 1989.

Is RNZ 1112 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNZ 1112 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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