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F508 TDD

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,590 mi
Last recorded188,590 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF508 TDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 188,590 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 188,590 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 186,263 miles

Nearside Rear body mout corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear body mount corroded but not excessive

Fail 29 Apr 2019 186,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear body mout corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear body mount corroded but not excessive

Pass 9 Apr 2018 183,281 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 180,803 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 179,201 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 176,463 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 174,373 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 168,987 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 153,731 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 153,729 miles

Brake pedal excessively corroded (3.3.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2010 147,242 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 147,242 miles

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

slight fraying on o/s/f seat belt webbing

slight leak from steering box

Pass 3 Aug 2009 134,942 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 123,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2007 106,364 miles

nearside front bumpstop missing

nearside rear bumpstop missing

rear view mirror missing

Pass 7 Jun 2006 106,268 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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F508 TDD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F508 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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What year was F508 TDD registered?

F508 TDD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 February 1989.

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The MOT history for F508 TDD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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