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F24 NPN

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

193,251 mi
Last recorded193,251 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF24 NPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2012 193,251 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

excessive play in crankshaft pulley

oil leak from OSR hub

underside of vehicle covered in mud prevents full inspection of all components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 192,679 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 192,651 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r hub seal leaking.

o/s door frame broken dificult to shut!

Pass 12 Mar 2010 191,660 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

crank shaft pulley insecure..emissions not tested

vehicle covered in mud underside

Fail 9 Mar 2010 191,635 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

vehicle covered in mud underside

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

crank shaft pulley insecure..emissions not tested

Fail 10 Feb 2010 191,608 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

all suspension springs are corroded

all tyres are cracking

corrosion on underside of vehicle

crankshaft bolt is loose and the crankshaft pulley is flapping around. Because of this I cannot carry out a diesel emissions test for fear of engine damage

extensive oil leaks in the engine bay

offside front bumper is corroded but is not currently presenting sharp edges

offside rear chassis leg is corroded within 30cm of the towbar but it is not currently excessive

rear silencer appears to of had a securing strap at the front of the silencer. Exhaust is still secure

sidelight/headlight switch would benefit from cleaning

upper bodywork is corroded but is not currently presenting sharp edges

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2009 191,161 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 191,161 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 191,161 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2006 191,051 miles

as per previous vt32

Fail 26 Apr 2006 191,051 miles

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

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

corrosion/damage; bonnet, o/s/f door post, o/s/r corner panel

eng oil leak

front no plate cracked & rear no plate deteriorating

n/s/f swivel housing play & o/s/f slight leak

o/s/f & n/s/f seat upholstry worn & mounts flexing, n/s/f seatbelt strap damaged

play in steering damper

rear brake imb v high & n/s/r slight bind

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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F24 NPN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 F24 NPN, 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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F24 NPN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 June 1989.

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