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F322 NVL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

126,335 mi
Last recorded126,335 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF322 NVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 126,335 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 124,542 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 123,494 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 121,758 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 121,491 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 120,937 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 120,902 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s rear tow bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 120,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 120,257 miles

Brake disc contaminated both front (1.1.14 (b))

Brake performance not tested damaged brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively damaged both front (1.1.11 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure not in locator (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 112,947 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 110,606 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre bolt on cross member (6.1.B.2)

centre exhaust section is very deteriorated

Pass 24 Dec 2015 108,104 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 103,674 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 103,674 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 103,672 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 93,777 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 86,927 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 86,927 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 86,464 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 85,574 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 85,574 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 79,863 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 79,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 73,403 miles

slight play in both front hubs.

Pass 9 Feb 2007 67,549 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 67,548 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 61,144 miles

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

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

steering has slight free play.

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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F322 NVL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 F322 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 F322 NVL registered?

F322 NVL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 April 1989.

Is F322 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F322 NVL shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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