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D26 TOM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,573 mi
Last recorded113,573 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD26 TOM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 113,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 113,557 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 112,402 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 111,499 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 109,769 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 107,689 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 107,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 105,002 miles

O/S front seatbelt fastener, shroud missing.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 95,046 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 95,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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D26 TOM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D26 TOM, 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 D26 TOM registered?

D26 TOM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is D26 TOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D26 TOM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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