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F821 NSP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

255,748 mi
Last recorded255,748 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF821 NSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 255,748 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front floor corroding inside wheel ach around chassis mount

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 255,748 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front floor corroding inside wheel ach around chassis mount

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 250,256 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

corrosion starting to both front wheel arches

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 13 Nov 2019 250,221 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple engine and transmission leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 250,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to brake servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm above axle, o/s bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple engine and transmission leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

VIN plate damaged but still legible

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 243,111 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above pedal box (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 243,111 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above pedal box (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 234,146 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 234,143 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 225,835 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight knock from offside front shock

Fail 28 Oct 2016 225,835 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight knock from offside front shock

Pass 5 Nov 2015 219,195 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 219,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 215,892 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 215,805 miles

advise both front seat belts slightly frayed

Pass 12 Apr 2013 212,504 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 207,740 miles

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

Rear Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 207,740 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Rear Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 200,684 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 195,903 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F821 NSP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F821 NSP, 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 F821 NSP registered?

F821 NSP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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