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527 EDA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

37,985 mi
Last recorded37,985 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration527 EDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 37,985 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 35,475 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 34,225 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 31,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 31,289 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 30,297 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened no seatbelt fitted to centre seat (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 24,088 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 45,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 45,632 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 100,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

osf inner arch corroded, bulk head corroded

under side corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2012 100,541 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

osf inner arch corroded, bulk head corroded

under side corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 99,903 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 99,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 99,337 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

chassis rusty

indicator/wiper switch loose

n/s/rear bump stop missing

Pass 8 Jun 2009 98,696 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f hub seal slight leek not contaminated disc

Fail 8 Jun 2009 98,696 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f hub seal slight leek not contaminated disc

Pass 21 May 2008 98,105 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2007 96,045 miles

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

condensation in os headlamp.

nsf hub seal weeping oil

Pass 22 May 2006 95,101 miles

advanced corrosion to os middle outrigger.

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

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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527 EDA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 527 EDA, 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 527 EDA registered?

527 EDA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 May 1989.

Is 527 EDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 527 EDA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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