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F752 TBP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,249 mi
Last recorded150,249 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF752 TBP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 150,249 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 145,404 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 140,687 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 138,703 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front one (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear hub/backplate damp

exhaust supported with metal wire but supported ok

underbody and outriggers corroded,some areas weak

Pass 7 Apr 2017 135,619 miles

Nearside Rear backplate/axle damp

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust corroded and will need changing soon

corrosion to underbody/chassis

front hubs damp

Pass 3 Jun 2015 133,926 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 133,926 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 May 2014 130,110 miles

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

slight fuel leak from fuel pump

Fail 27 May 2014 130,110 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight fuel leak from fuel pump

Pass 15 Apr 2013 125,025 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 125,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 119,310 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 119,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front prop uj us

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Transfere box rear flange loose

Pass 1 Jun 2010 114,212 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside front tyre woarn uneven

Pass 8 Jun 2009 109,763 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 109,763 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 106,388 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 106,388 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 103,831 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 103,831 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and starting to crack in outer side wall.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 101,143 miles

slight exhaust blow at front joint.

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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F752 TBP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 F752 TBP, 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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F752 TBP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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