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F415 NSR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,245 mi
Last recorded125,245 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF415 NSR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 125,245 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 124,867 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 123,198 miles

all tyres damaged

all wheel nuts not fully covering wheel stud

both harnesses couldnt be tested

brake fluid on min

brake/clutch pipe damp m

chassis corroded, repaired and sealed

chassis damaged at points

engine and gearbox damp

indicators dont self cancel

loose wiring under bonnet

nearside front disc poss coated in fluid

outriggers corroded and sealed

play in both rear wheel bearings

play in pan hard rod bushes

racing seats and harnesses fitted

rear view mirror loose

steering box damp

steering wheel cover loose

wiring loose at boot

Fail 18 Sep 2013 123,198 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

all tyres damaged

all wheel nuts not fully covering wheel stud

both harnesses couldnt be tested

brake fluid on min

brake/clutch pipe damp m

chassis corroded, repaired and sealed

chassis damaged at points

engine and gearbox damp

indicators dont self cancel

loose wiring under bonnet

nearside front disc poss coated in fluid

outriggers corroded and sealed

play in both rear wheel bearings

play in pan hard rod bushes

racing seats and harnesses fitted

rear view mirror loose

steering box damp

steering wheel cover loose

wiring loose at boot

Pass 16 Dec 2008 144,730 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both inner arch plastic pannels missing

spare wheel missing

Fail 7 Jul 2008 144,703 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 143,412 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 143,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

slight play steering rod joint at box

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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F415 NSR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F415 NSR, 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 F415 NSR registered?

F415 NSR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 February 1989.

Is F415 NSR safe to buy?

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