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67 TEA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,448 mi
Last recorded142,448 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration67 TEA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 142,448 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Leaking slightly (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 142,267 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 142,196 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 142,194 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust broke (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 141,983 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 141,962 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking engine lift pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm axle mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of trailing arm mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of trailing arm mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength A frame box section to chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Axle oil leaking onto inner brake pad (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lens faded white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting incomplete welding repair carried out to inner chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axle A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected leaking onto inner brake pad (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

Indicator switch faulty self canceling not working (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened retaining cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chassis trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Lens fading white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bulkhead mount to outer rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting rear crossmember has a below average repair to towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

engine viscous fan not working

Pass 28 Jun 2022 141,475 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 141,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 141,082 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 141,010 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 140,654 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 140,627 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion on brake caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 139,867 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 139,637 miles

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis swollen (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 17 May 2018 139,605 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 139,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 139,144 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 138,839 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 138,526 miles

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 138,167 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 138,162 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 137,451 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 137,450 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 136,823 miles

Offside suspension cup seal leaking

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 136,334 miles

nearside front disces

Fail 3 Mar 2011 136,334 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front disces

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from oil switch

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2010 135,436 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering drop arm ball joint boot split

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 134,310 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 133,487 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 131,952 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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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67 TEA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 67 TEA, 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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67 TEA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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