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F357 NCN

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

193,775 mi
Last recorded193,775 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF357 NCN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 193,775 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

No roof fitted at time of test

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear shock absorbers weak

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Windscreen folded down at time of test

long travel at footbrake

Fail 22 Jun 2017 193,667 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake performance not tested Due to faults making the vehicle unsafe to drive (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing Loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

N/s/r hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

No roof fitted at time of test

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Tailgate made from mdf but secure

Vehicle presented with windscreen folded down at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2016 189,563 miles

Rust, corrosion and welded patches in various places

brake test not carried out due to serious fluid leak

n/s/f steering arm boot split

patches covered in underseal

rear bump stops missing

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2016 189,558 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Too dangerous to carry out brake test (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rust, corrosion and welded patches in various places

brake test not carried out due to serious fluid leak

n/s/f steering arm boot split

rear bump stops missing

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 182,297 miles

front exhaust clamp loose

Fail 11 May 2015 182,297 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust clamp loose

Pass 9 May 2014 173,099 miles

handbrake high

handbrake just met limits

oil leaks

rust p[atches

Fail 7 May 2014 173,097 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake high

handbrake just met limits

n/s/r tyre close to limits

oil leaks

rust p[atches

Pass 9 May 2013 168,023 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 168,011 miles

Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 168,011 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front discs thin

front shocks rusty

front springs rusty

n/s/ body mounts getting rusty

n/s/f brake been binding / pads falling to bits

n/s/r spring/ shock mounts getting rusty

o/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r tie rod mount getting rusty

oil leak

rear springs rusty

whole chassis very rusty inc body mounts

Pass 25 Aug 2011 167,185 miles

Movement in prop shaft rear u/j-advise attention ASAP

O/s rear anti roll bar link has slight movement

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear anti roll bar D bushes have slight movement

Two seat belts only fitted to rear

Fail 18 Aug 2011 167,180 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Movement in prop shaft rear u/j-advise attention ASAP

N/s front tyre worn close to limit

O/s rear anti roll bar link has slight movement

Rear anti roll bar D bushes have slight movement

Two seat belts only fitted to rear

Pass 27 Aug 2010 165,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

oil leak from engine

Fail 22 Jul 2009 163,798 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 163,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 161,665 miles

Oil leak

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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F357 NCN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 F357 NCN, 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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F357 NCN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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