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F31 NTP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,903 mi
Last recorded30,903 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF31 NTP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 30,903 miles

Front Diff oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Diff oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2025 30,724 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 28,613 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 28,379 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2022 28,165 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2020 28,029 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2019 27,889 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2018 27,824 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 27,505 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 27,060 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 27,038 miles

Central brake drum contaminated by oil Prop shaft/hand brake (3.5.1h)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 25,923 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 24,409 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 23,627 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 22,035 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 22,035 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 21,111 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 20,045 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 20,045 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 19,224 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,224 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 18,559 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 17,122 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 15,241 miles

some play in nearside front hub

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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F31 NTP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F31 NTP, 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 F31 NTP registered?

F31 NTP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 April 1989.

Is F31 NTP safe to buy?

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