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F3 NDA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,087 mi
Last recorded163,087 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 NDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 163,087 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 160,324 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 158,760 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 154,043 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 145,687 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2014 139,667 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 136,659 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 131,818 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2011 131,815 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 125,010 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 125,007 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 119,079 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 115,924 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 109,869 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 109,726 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 109,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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F3 NDA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 F3 NDA, 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

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What year was F3 NDA registered?

F3 NDA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F3 NDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F3 NDA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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