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F512 NMJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Turquoise Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

152,277 mi
Last recorded152,277 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF512 NMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 152,277 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 152,276 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 152,276 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 152,276 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 152,188 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 152,188 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 152,363 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 147,629 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 146,975 miles

BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL ON THE LIMIT

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 146,975 miles

BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL ON THE LIMIT

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 146,996 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 146,974 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 146,974 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 146,974 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 145,243 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 145,101 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 145,074 miles

Front Upper Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2012 144,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 143,907 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 143,259 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 146,563 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 146,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 137,357 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 137,357 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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F512 NMJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Turquoise with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 F512 NMJ, 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 F512 NMJ registered?

F512 NMJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1989.

Is F512 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F512 NMJ shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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