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F63 NOD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,849 mi
Last recorded198,849 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF63 NOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 198,849 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 193,620 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 189,486 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 187,343 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 184,700 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 182,348 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal bulkhead out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

gearbox oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2020 182,348 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal bulkhead out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2019 179,948 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 179,418 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 179,418 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel spat (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 179,065 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 179,065 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 178,385 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting worn

tow bar not fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Apr 2016 178,385 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting worn

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

tow bar not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Apr 2015 177,927 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 13 Apr 2015 177,927 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 11 Apr 2014 177,318 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 176,818 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 176,272 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 175,878 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 175,351 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 173,822 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 173,040 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 172,004 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 169,630 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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F63 NOD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F63 NOD, 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 F63 NOD registered?

F63 NOD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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