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F402 NMY

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

229,047 mi
Last recorded229,047 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF402 NMY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 229,047 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 229,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2012 225,978 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 218,835 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 211,415 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 210,179 miles

off side front sphere corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2009 209,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

off side front sphere corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2008 202,179 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side sphere slight corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2007 194,102 miles

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

near side rear bump stop missing

near side rear half shaft oil seal weaping

Pass 11 Apr 2006 185,289 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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F402 NMY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F402 NMY, 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 F402 NMY registered?

F402 NMY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 July 1989.

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