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F652 PDP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,140 mi
Last recorded78,140 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF652 PDP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 78,140 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 78,113 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 77,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 76,929 miles

Central Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 76,927 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 76,287 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 76,247 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 75,689 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 75,047 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 74,313 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 73,519 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 73,512 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 72,679 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 72,678 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 71,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 70,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 69,623 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 67,881 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 65,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 63,960 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 62,181 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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F652 PDP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 F652 PDP, 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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F652 PDP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 February 1989.

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