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F525 CDY

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

17,084 mi
Last recorded17,084 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF525 CDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 17,084 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 17,083 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts axle tie-bar insecure (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 15,637 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 14,906 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 13,160 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 10,277 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 10,277 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure propt up in front windscreen (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 8,139 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 5,942 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 2,962 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 2,962 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 2,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 May 2015 2,094 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 107,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 107,195 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 107,012 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 106,652 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front cross member rusty and holed but not within a perscribed area.does not affect steering or braking

Fail 6 Dec 2010 106,652 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front cross member rusty and holed but not within a perscribed area.does not affect steering or braking

Fail 10 Aug 2009 104,908 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 104,908 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 102,372 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2007 100,271 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 100,271 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 98,348 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 98,348 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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F525 CDY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 F525 CDY, 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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F525 CDY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 1989.

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