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F516 NMJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

134,678 mi
Last recorded134,678 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF516 NMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 134,678 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 134,670 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush steering damper bushes missing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 134,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 134,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 134,433 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 134,178 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 134,060 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 133,873 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

OS steering arm bush worn

Pass 4 Oct 2019 133,578 miles

all four tyres side wall badly perishing

Fail 27 Sep 2019 133,565 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

all four tyres side wall badly perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2018 133,142 miles

all four tyres side wall perish

Fail 14 Sep 2018 133,142 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all four tyres side wall perish

Pass 25 Sep 2017 132,312 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front diff has slight leak

all four tyres 12 years old

Pass 22 Sep 2016 130,792 miles

front tractor joint seals minor leak

release bearing noisey

Pass 23 Sep 2015 129,900 miles

all four tyres side wall cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2014 128,849 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2014 128,794 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 127,966 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 125,655 miles

Both front hubs lightly leaking

Both rear brake drums lightly wet with oil

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 125,647 miles

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

Both front hubs lightly leaking

Both rear brake drums lightly wet with oil

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 124,301 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 123,533 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 122,351 miles

underside of vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 15 Oct 2007 121,648 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

seat belt anchor point on drivers side is the wrong fitting and incorrect bolt fitted to both sides.

Fail 16 Oct 2006 119,073 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 119,073 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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F516 NMJ 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 73.1%.

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 F516 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F516 NMJ?

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What year was F516 NMJ registered?

F516 NMJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 April 1989.

Is F516 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F516 NMJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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