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F504 TDD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

167,918 mi
Last recorded167,918 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF504 TDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 167,918 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 167,884 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 167,722 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 167,611 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 166,796 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 166,340 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front diff seal leaking

Nearside Front sphere leaking

Pass 20 Apr 2017 165,165 miles

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

braided brake hoses fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2016 160,739 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 156,130 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 151,568 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 140,062 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 136,226 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking in walls

Fail 19 Apr 2012 136,226 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking in walls

Pass 6 Jan 2006 136,188 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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F504 TDD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 F504 TDD, 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 F504 TDD registered?

F504 TDD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 February 1989.

Is F504 TDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F504 TDD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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