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F280 NVL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF280 NVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 100,000 miles

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

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

corrosion to floor surface

Pass 16 Feb 2023 100,000 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 100,000 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 100,000 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019
Pass 14 Dec 2017 100,000 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 100,000 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 99,990 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 100,000 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 100,000 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

corrosion in n/s , o/s front wheel arches

corrosion starting round pedals

foot brake effort 52% handbrake effort20%

slight travel in foot pedal

Pass 18 Jan 2012 100,003 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted

n/s/r shocker caseing corroded and holed

oil leak

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 17 Jan 2012 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake discs worn and pitted

n/s/r shocker caseing corroded and holed

oil leak

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Jan 2011 100,000 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2011 100,000 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2009 100,000 miles

both front hub seals slightly leaking

chassie corroded

diff leak

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

oil leak

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

stone chip in windscreen

water leak

Fail 18 Sep 2009 100,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

both front hub seals slightly leaking

chassie corroded

diff leak

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

oil leak

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

stone chip in windscreen

water leak

Pass 14 Jan 2008 109,677 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 100,000 miles

n/s front shockabsorber surround corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2006 100,000 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s front shockabsorber suround corroded

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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F280 NVL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F280 NVL, 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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What year was F280 NVL registered?

F280 NVL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 1989.

Is F280 NVL safe to buy?

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