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F751 RDL

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,497 mi
Last recorded130,497 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF751 RDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 130,497 miles

Nearside Front and offside front hub seals leaking

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

evidence of radiator leaking

light switch intermittent

rear fog switch intermittent

turbo intake pipe damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2020 129,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 127,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded just inside the door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded just inside the drivers door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded just inside the rear door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to crack in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 127,637 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded just inside the door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded just inside the drivers door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded just inside the rear door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to crack in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 126,665 miles

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

general underbody corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 123,936 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2017 123,935 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed wiring to the alternator (1.9.2c)

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2016 119,090 miles

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

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

brakepipes greased

Pass 3 Sep 2015 116,478 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front floor heavily corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

geneeral underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2014 112,468 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 112,468 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 109,209 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front hub seals leaking slightly

brakes not tested due to 4x4 system decelerometer used

Pass 28 Nov 2012 104,909 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes heavily greased

general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2011 98,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jul 2010 95,332 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 92,627 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 90,406 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 88,636 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 85,816 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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F751 RDL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 F751 RDL, 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 F751 RDL registered?

F751 RDL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is F751 RDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F751 RDL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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