MOT Status
ValidMileage
198,849 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal bulkhead out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
gearbox oil leak
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
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))
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)
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 ()
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 ()
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 ()
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust mounting worn
tow bar not fitted at time of test
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
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
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
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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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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F63 NOD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1989.
Is F63 NOD safe to buy?
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