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F957 NSL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,299 mi
Last recorded163,299 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF957 NSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 163,299 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis corroded and flaking black paint (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 163,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis covered in black underseal (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 158,898 miles

Offside Front seatbelt web damaged

front reg plate damaged

front tyres cracks in road faCE

Fail 28 Sep 2015 158,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens dAMAGED (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint pump (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Nearside Rear trail arm bolt loose

Offside Front bush on steering shocker /play

Offside Front seatbelt web damaged

front reg plate damaged

front tyres cracks in road faCE

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2014 148,700 miles

7 pin sockets deteriorated

bush on front axle worn

n/s mirror damaged

o/s/f seatbelt web damaged

rear prop UJ play

Fail 29 Sep 2014 148,693 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 147,974 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both 7 pin sockets deteriorated

front reg plate deteriorated

n/s/ mirror damaged

o/s/f bush on axle worn

o/s/f seatbelt web damaged

rear prop shaft UJ worn

Pass 3 Oct 2013 139,280 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 138,274 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 139,225 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 136,649 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 135,054 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 133,100 miles

BOTH FRONT DIP BEAM IMAGE S/DET

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

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAJKE BACK PLATE SLIGHTLY LOOSE

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING BADLY

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 133,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT DIP BEAM IMAGE S/DET

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

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAJKE BACK PLATE SLIGHTLY LOOSE

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING BADLY

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 131,202 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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F957 NSL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F957 NSL, 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 F957 NSL registered?

F957 NSL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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