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F348 NSN

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

199,713 mi
Last recorded199,713 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF348 NSN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 199,713 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 199,313 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 198,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 198,733 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 198,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 198,426 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 198,030 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 198,026 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 197,641 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 197,638 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 197,027 miles

poss clutch master cylinder slight leak

Pass 29 Aug 2015 196,645 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 196,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 196,156 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 195,280 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 194,445 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 189,244 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 181,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 181,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2008 164,734 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 164,734 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 157,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 146,579 miles

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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F348 NSN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 F348 NSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F348 NSN?

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What year was F348 NSN registered?

F348 NSN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F348 NSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F348 NSN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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