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F725 SSX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,696 mi
Last recorded14,696 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF725 SSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 14,696 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n, s tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 8,475 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2007 117,581 miles

headlamps not same type

n/s drag link end boot split

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r indicator shows some white light

o/s/r tyre cracking

various corroded brake pipes

Fail 14 Mar 2007 117,575 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

headlamps not same type

n/s drag link end boot split

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r tyre cracking

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 8 Mar 2006 116,228 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT FLOOR PAN RUSTY

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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F725 SSX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F725 SSX, 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 F725 SSX registered?

F725 SSX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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