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452 DDE

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,073 mi
Last recorded78,073 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration452 DDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 78,073 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 78,073 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 76,512 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2019 72,458 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 67,732 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 62,777 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 57,417 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 52,271 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 46,409 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 44,774 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 40,068 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 35,348 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 35,348 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 33,687 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,614 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 31,602 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,183 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 30,122 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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452 DDE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 452 DDE, 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 452 DDE registered?

452 DDE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 1989.

Is 452 DDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 452 DDE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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