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F733 RRE

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,194 mi
Last recorded151,194 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF733 RRE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 151,194 miles

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper and lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower bolt lose from spring to plate

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of cab (6.2.2 (d) (i))

battery box corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2025 151,193 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Upper Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper and lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower bolt lose from spring to plate

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of cab (6.2.2 (d) (i))

battery box corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2024 150,028 miles

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Along chassis (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

N/S/F Battery box corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 150,028 miles

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Along chassis (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

N/S/F Battery box corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 149,113 miles

Chipped screen

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 147,897 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 147,897 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 145,603 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 145,600 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on left lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on right lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 143,120 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 151,638 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 148,422 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 148,422 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 146,688 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 143,564 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 18 Sep 2008 134,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 126,556 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 117,649 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 117,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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F733 RRE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 F733 RRE, 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 F733 RRE registered?

F733 RRE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 1989.

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The MOT history for F733 RRE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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