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F840 NSP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

123,148 mi
Last recorded123,148 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF840 NSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 123,148 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2026 123,148 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at engine (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 122,677 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play evident steering damper bushing not considered excessive

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion on side of canopy no sharp edge to other road users

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 122,677 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play evident steering damper bushing not considered excessive

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion on side of canopy no sharp edge to other road users

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 122,675 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp at mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both lights corroded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened mounting at axle holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 121,923 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 121,923 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure and rear wing extensions insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing extensions insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 120,329 miles

oil leak filter area

Fail 6 Feb 2023 120,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak filter area

Pass 7 Feb 2022 118,719 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 118,676 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury various around bulk head - chalk marked (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced outrigger mounting corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear brake drums corroded

front bulkhead corroded but not excessively

nearside front outrigger mounting slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2019 114,585 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 110,680 miles

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

brake effort low for footbrake could be better

rear axle stabilizer gaitor burst

small hole n/slower bukhead floor panel and small holes elsewhere on edges

Fail 15 Jan 2018 110,674 miles

Adjustable towbar locating pin retaining device missing (6.6.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

brake effort low for footbrake could be better

rear axle stabilizer gaitor burst

small hole n/slower bukhead floor panel and small holes elsewhere on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2017 107,772 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on top and bottom of bulkhead

corrosion on various door frames

rear diff cover heavily corroded

slight oil leak n/s/f swivel housing

Pass 14 Jan 2016 105,249 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 105,249 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported both rear clamps excessively corroded (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 102,461 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight dampness around power steering

slight wear in rear a frame damper unit

Fail 5 Dec 2014 102,458 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

dampness around steering pump

o/s/r wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

rear floor panels holedo/s/r and n/s/r

wear in rear a frame damper unit

Pass 13 Dec 2013 100,415 miles

o/s headlamp reflector corroded

oil leak at swivel housings

Fail 11 Dec 2013 100,400 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

o/s headlamp reflector corroded

oil leak at swivel housings

travel on brake pedal brakes may require adjustment

Pass 11 Dec 2012 96,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 92,914 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 92,912 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

possib le drop arm loose

Pass 16 Dec 2010 86,552 miles

grinder cuts in chassis by g/box x member

x member bolts missing behind battery box

Fail 16 Dec 2010 86,551 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

grinder cuts in chassis by g/box x member

x member bolts missing behind battery box

Fail 16 Aug 2010 86,548 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear bump stops missing

clutch pedal anti slip holed

excess corrosion on both chassis rails as described above

Pass 5 Aug 2009 81,537 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 81,206 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 71,547 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 71,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 May 2007 64,593 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 64,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 58,268 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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F840 NSP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 F840 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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F840 NSP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 February 1989.

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