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F746 SUT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,041 mi
Last recorded99,041 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF746 SUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 99,041 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 98,140 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 97,175 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 95,917 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 95,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 95,078 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 95,059 miles

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

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

left rear bump stop insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2008 93,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 93,815 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 92,667 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 92,667 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 91,210 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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F746 SUT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F746 SUT, 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 F746 SUT registered?

F746 SUT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 1989.

Is F746 SUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F746 SUT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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