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F752 TDE

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,035 mi
Last recorded170,035 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 170,035 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 170,035 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 167,929 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 165,649 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise compression fitting used in rear brake line compression fitting are prone to failure

drivers and passengers footwells corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2022 165,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise compression fitting used in rear brake line compression fitting are prone to failure

drivers and passengers footwells corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 161,460 miles

N/S and O/S rear brake disc shields missing

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 157,751 miles

N/S and O/S rear disc shields missing

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 154,548 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 151,248 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 151,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 146,580 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 141,106 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 137,216 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 134,094 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 134,094 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 132,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 126,733 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 126,733 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 122,918 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 121,445 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

pedal rubbers worn

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 TDE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F752 TDE, 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 F752 TDE registered?

F752 TDE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F752 TDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F752 TDE shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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