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F656 NMJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,507 mi
Last recorded121,507 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF656 NMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 121,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosions forming to classic

Pass 21 Jun 2021 120,472 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 117,310 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 112,715 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 112,715 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 100,181 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 96,417 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 96,417 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door step (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking hub seal (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 94,742 miles

all components under vehicle corroded

engine oil leak

rear shock absorber bushes perished but not resulting in excess movement

Pass 11 Dec 2013 93,135 miles

front coil springs corroded

mid section of exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 91,882 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust coroded

oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2012 91,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust coroded

oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2011 90,639 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front springs coroded

fuel pipes coroded

oil leak

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2011 90,638 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front springs coroded

fuel pipes coroded

oil leak

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2010 89,040 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 87,791 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 87,262 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2007 85,355 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 85,347 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 83,396 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 83,396 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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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F656 NMJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F656 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 F656 NMJ registered?

F656 NMJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 1989.

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