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2642 TU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,322 mi
Last recorded136,322 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2642 TU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2023 136,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member/chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front swivel hubs damp

Pass 20 Nov 2020 135,196 miles

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes slightly worn

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Chassis corroded

Rear cross-member corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2020 135,196 miles

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes slightly worn

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Chassis corroded

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

Rear cross-member corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 135,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

rear cross member corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2018 133,221 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 133,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

n/s/r brake back plate wet

Pass 11 Nov 2017 127,330 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

steering drop arm ball joint boot split

Pass 16 Nov 2016 124,148 miles

both front swivel joints seeping fluid

Pass 15 Sep 2015 124,070 miles

Both front trailing arm front bushes deteriorating

Front stabiliser arm has slightly worn bush

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 124,067 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front trailing arm front bushes deteriorating

front stabilser arm o/s bush deteriorating

Pass 22 Feb 2014 123,745 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 121,037 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 115,190 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 107,093 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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2642 TU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 2642 TU, 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 2642 TU registered?

2642 TU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 1989.

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