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D8 NFU

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,103 mi
Last recorded55,103 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 NFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 55,103 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Surface corrosion to all chassis members

Surface corrosion to rear discs

Fail 16 Mar 2017 55,103 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Surface corrosion to all chassis members

Surface corrosion to rear discs

Pass 28 Nov 2015 54,992 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 53,619 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 53,619 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 53,364 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres perished

both mirrors damaged but not effecting the view to the rear

rear box wired up

towbar electrics damaged but not effecting the use

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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D8 NFU is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,503 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 D8 NFU, 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 36 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D8 NFU registered?

D8 NFU is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 February 1990.

Is D8 NFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D8 NFU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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