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44 BPA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

23,601 mi
Last recorded23,601 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration44 BPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 23,601 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 23,591 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 22,922 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2016 121,341 miles

general corosion on under body but not to excess

Pass 6 Jun 2013 120,142 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 118,891 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 118,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 115,738 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Apr 2010 115,434 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 112,249 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 112,249 miles

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

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 108,041 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 108,041 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 105,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

weak spring n/s to o/s !!! rear belts not tested as seats folded away .

Pass 5 Dec 2006 105,122 miles

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

weak spring n/s to o/s !!! rear belts not tested as seats folded away .

Pass 22 Dec 2005 103,459 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 103,459 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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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44 BPA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 44 BPA, 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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44 BPA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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