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F509 TDD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

246,567 mi
Last recorded246,567 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF509 TDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 246,567 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-Frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play A-Frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Both outer seat belts slow to retract

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 246,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Spare tyre defective

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-Frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play A-Frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Both outer seat belts slow to retract

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 245,869 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 244,731 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 244,088 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 245,532 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 242,741 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 242,700 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 242,069 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 241,360 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 22 May 2017 240,571 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 239,848 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2015 239,082 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2014 238,289 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 237,230 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 237,230 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 234,993 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 233,107 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 230,757 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 228,284 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 226,989 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 226,989 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 220,648 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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F509 TDD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F509 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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F509 TDD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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