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F533 LTT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,007 mi
Last recorded100,007 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF533 LTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2017 100,007 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 100,000 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 99,896 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r wheel inner wet with oil

Pass 6 Jun 2014 97,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f outer body corroded and holed

Pass 3 Jun 2013 94,785 miles

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

o/s/f swivel hub slightly leaking grease

slight fluid leak from steering box

Pass 31 May 2012 93,019 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 91,143 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2010 88,908 miles

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

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

n/s/f track rod end boot split

Pass 20 Feb 2009 88,222 miles

slight oil leak from power steering box

Pass 31 Jan 2008 86,523 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 84,207 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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F533 LTT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F533 LTT, 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 F533 LTT registered?

F533 LTT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 April 1989.

Is F533 LTT safe to buy?

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