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D110 HCP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

118,064 mi
Last recorded118,064 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD110 HCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 118,064 miles

Rear body corroded, still secure.

Pass 28 Nov 2024 117,960 miles

Rear Tipper body corroded. Still secure.

Pass 1 Dec 2023 117,672 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tipper body corroded. not insecure.

Fail 28 Nov 2023 117,660 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear tipper body corroded. not insecure.

Pass 20 Dec 2022 117,297 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty dip beam going out with indicator switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security tipping body corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake binding and shim adrift (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 117,293 miles

Rear Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Indicator switch faulty dip beam going out with indicator switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security tipping body corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake binding and shim adrift (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 116,915 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

rear body badly corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2020 116,504 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 116,504 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 116,342 miles

flatbed frame corroded and holed

Pass 22 Nov 2018 115,809 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 115,538 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 115,046 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 114,235 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 114,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 113,706 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 112,521 miles

N/S/F FLOOR CORRODED

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 110,992 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 109,940 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leaks n/s/r axle and engine

Pass 4 Sep 2010 103,279 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2008 87,278 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 72,805 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 57,559 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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D110 HCP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 D110 HCP, 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 D110 HCP registered?

D110 HCP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 1989.

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