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F352 OTS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

145,275 mi
Last recorded145,275 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF352 OTS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 145,275 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 145,106 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 144,959 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 144,471 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 114,165 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 144,165 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 143,737 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 143,357 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 142,667 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 141,445 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 140,844 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 13 May 2011 139,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 137,150 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 134,236 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 131,864 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 129,246 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2006 127,695 miles

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

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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F352 OTS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 F352 OTS, 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

How do I check the history of F352 OTS?

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What year was F352 OTS registered?

F352 OTS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F352 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F352 OTS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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