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C13 HUE

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,685 mi
Last recorded143,685 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 HUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 143,685 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 143,685 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 142,686 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 142,154 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 141,612 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 141,612 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 140,697 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 140,697 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear oil seal on axle leaking at brake hub

Fail 13 Jan 2021 140,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ball joint on diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear oil seal on axle leaking at brake hub

Pass 31 Jan 2020 140,697 miles

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint on the axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 139,869 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 138,292 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 137,476 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 137,476 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint boot (2.4.G.2)

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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C13 HUE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White 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 C13 HUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C13 HUE registered?

C13 HUE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 February 1989.

Is C13 HUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C13 HUE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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