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F454 NGU

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

73,664 mi
Last recorded73,664 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF454 NGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 73,664 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 73,664 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 73,661 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 73,577 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 73,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 72,914 miles

All tyres slightly misshaped but vehicle appears to have been stood/unused.

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Rear "D" bush's. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside brake pipes have slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Underside fuel pipes. ()

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold/Front pipe joint area. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal outer seal slightly leaking on to wheel face. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Traces of fluid around top of steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear. (0.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Rear door insteps. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged N/S & O/S Front. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in centre of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 72,914 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All tyres slightly misshaped but vehicle appears to have been stood/unused.

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Rear "D" bush's. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside brake pipes have slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Underside fuel pipes. ()

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold/Front pipe joint area. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal outer seal slightly leaking on to wheel face. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Traces of fluid around top of steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear. (0.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Rear door insteps. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged N/S & O/S Front. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in centre of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 72,477 miles

All tyres slightly misshaped but appears to be original tyre shape & not due to failure.

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush N/S & O/S/Rear link lower bush's. (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S & O/S/Front & Centre rear hose. (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S/Front, N/S/Rear & Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pipes from bottom of reservoir. (2.3.3b)

Propshaft universal joint worn Front prop shaft front joint slightly worn. ()

Rear of front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded but not leaking.

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened N/S & O/S/Front. (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S/Front shock absorber lower bush's deteriorated. (2.7.4)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S/Front upper spring/shock absorber turrets corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Under bonnet insulation partially insecure, may be a fire hazard if makes contact with hot exhaust system

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip in centre of screen. (8.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear. (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 72,477 miles

All tyres slightly misshaped but appears to be original tyre shape & not due to failure.

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush N/S & O/S/Rear link lower bush's. (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S & O/S/Front & Centre rear hose. (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S/Front, N/S/Rear & Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pipes from bottom of reservoir. (2.3.3b)

Propshaft universal joint worn Front prop shaft front joint slightly worn. ()

Rear of front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded but not leaking.

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened N/S & O/S/Front. (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S/Front shock absorber lower bush's deteriorated. (2.7.4)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S/Front upper spring/shock absorber turrets corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Under bonnet insulation partially insecure, may be a fire hazard if makes contact with hot exhaust system

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip in centre of screen. (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S Rubbers split. (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear. (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 71,335 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2015 69,168 miles

front no plate deteriating

slight power steering leak

Fail 24 Sep 2015 69,166 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure all column switches loose (1.4.A.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

front no plate deteriating

slight power steering leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 65,666 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 65,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

corrosion of offside rear brake pipe

deviation in nearside rear brake performance

grease at nearside rear hub,advise attention

movement in rear shock ,top bushes,advise renewing

Fail 5 Feb 2014 63,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front seat secure at present but hairline crack appearing in rail,advise welding asap

play in steering box

some footpedal travel

Pass 10 Sep 2013 62,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly deteriorated.

o/s front door check strap broken.

Fail 4 Sep 2013 62,883 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly deteriorated.

front prop shaft rear u/j worn.

o/s front axle swivel housing oil seal leaking.

o/s front door check strap broken.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 62,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 62,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s & o/s front tractor joint oil seals have a slight misting of oil.

towbar fitted, but adjustable height plate, pin & towball not fitted.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 61,852 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering pump noisey.

Fail 24 Sep 2009 61,452 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 61,452 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 60,719 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 60,105 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate cracked

front to rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 2 Aug 2006 59,426 miles

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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F454 NGU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 F454 NGU, 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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F454 NGU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 June 1989.

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