MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,416 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Rear fuel pipes corroded
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
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))
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))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
Offside Front Upper 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 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)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
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
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
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is F48 NLF safe to buy?
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