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F48 NLF

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

93,416 mi
Last recorded93,416 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF48 NLF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 93,416 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed mechanism (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2025 92,798 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 92,793 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure check strap (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 92,115 miles

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2023 92,025 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 92,023 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front door check strap broken

Pass 31 Jan 2022 91,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all on vehicle rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 91,770 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 91,636 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 90,222 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 90,222 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 90,638 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 90,099 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 90,099 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer /tail pipe broken off (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 89,513 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 88,846 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 88,257 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 87,758 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 86,824 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 85,991 miles

both rear tyres have perishing to sidewalls

slight chip in windsceen zone a less than 10mm

slight damage to centre rear seat belt

slight damage to nearside front seat belt

slight damage to nearside rear seat belt

slight play in steering drag link end

washers a little poor

Pass 12 Jan 2010 85,596 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

centre front propsharft u.j excess movement

Pass 8 Jan 2009 85,139 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 85,139 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 83,780 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 81,890 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 79,651 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 79,642 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F48 NLF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 F48 NLF, 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 F48 NLF registered?

F48 NLF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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