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F732 PPH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

95,754 mi
Last recorded95,754 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF732 PPH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 95,754 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering box is damp

Pass 3 Apr 2025 95,198 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 94,074 miles

parking brake performance just passes

steering box has slight oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2023 93,124 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 93,124 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 89,854 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 89,854 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

radiator leaking

Pass 14 Apr 2021 87,417 miles

power steering pipe damp

Fail 30 Mar 2021 87,410 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

power steering pipe damp

Pass 18 Mar 2020 84,569 miles

power steering reservoir damp

Fail 18 Mar 2020 84,569 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

power steering reservoir damp

Pass 21 Mar 2019 79,822 miles

steering box damp

Fail 21 Mar 2019 79,822 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

steering box damp

Pass 22 Mar 2018 76,210 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 73,140 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 73,140 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 70,171 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 67,162 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Mar 2015 67,149 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Mar 2014 64,704 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

metal brake pipes across rear axle starting to corrode

Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 62,785 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 61,098 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bottom of doors corroding.

rear differential leaking

Fail 27 Mar 2012 61,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bottom of doors corroding.

rear differential leaking

Pass 30 Mar 2011 60,941 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

front hubs leaking oil

oil residue around o/s/r hub flange area

power steering noisey

tack in o/s/r tyre inner wall

Fail 28 Mar 2011 60,930 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

front hubs leaking oil

oil residue around o/s/r hub flange area

power steering noisey

tack in o/s/r tyre inner wall

Pass 9 Mar 2009 57,954 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 57,952 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

advise-nearside front and offside front hub seals leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2008 55,996 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 52,027 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise both front hubs slightly damp

advise slight dampness around steering box cleaned off no visible leak

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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F732 PPH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 F732 PPH, 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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F732 PPH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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