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F368 NSN

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,718 mi
Last recorded113,718 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF368 NSN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 113,718 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 113,718 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 112,687 miles

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

Nearside service brake effort lower than offside, may require adjustment/repair

play at nearside front hub swivels.

Fail 16 Feb 2011 112,639 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside service brake effort lower than offside, may require adjustment/repair

play at nearside front hub swivels.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 111,165 miles

o/s rear brake binding slightly

rear cross member slightly corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 8 Feb 2010 111,146 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

o/s rear brake binding slightly

rear cross member slightly corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 6 Jan 2009 108,998 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2008 108,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2007 106,350 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 97,313 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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F368 NSN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F368 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.

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What year was F368 NSN registered?

F368 NSN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F368 NSN safe to buy?

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