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F657 NES

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,233 mi
Last recorded132,233 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF657 NES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 132,233 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 127,877 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 127,854 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Hub oil seal leaking oil on brake drum

Offside Rear Hub oil seal leaking oil on brake drum

Pass 21 Jun 2024 122,692 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 122,692 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 119,636 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 119,636 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Excess oil leaking from hub oil seal

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Excess oil leaking from hub oil seal

Pass 26 May 2022 117,834 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 117,832 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 116,510 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2011 116,464 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 114,517 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 114,467 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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F657 NES is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F657 NES, 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 F657 NES registered?

F657 NES is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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