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F507 TDD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,683 mi
Last recorded101,683 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF507 TDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 101,683 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 100,395 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 100,391 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 97,504 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

vehicle modified for off road use

Pass 15 Dec 2014 94,027 miles

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

bonnet safety missing

fuel tank damp

Pass 14 Dec 2012 100,000 miles

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

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 11 Dec 2012 100,000 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

o/s/r light lens damaged

lower steering u/j fouling on bottom hose

Pass 9 Dec 2011 100,000 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 100,000 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 100,000 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 100,000 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 100,000 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 100,000 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 100,000 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 100,000 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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F507 TDD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F507 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.

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F507 TDD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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