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F753 TDU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

324,120 mi
Last recorded324,120 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF753 TDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 324,120 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chassis undersealed

Pass 9 Dec 2024 323,704 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion underneath

underseal applied underneath vehicle

Fail 9 Dec 2024 323,704 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion underneath

underseal applied underneath vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2023 323,671 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 320,200 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 317,330 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 315,752 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 315,129 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 313,011 miles

Both wiper blades splitting at ends

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 312,993 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis as marked (2.4.A.3)

Both wiper blades splitting at ends

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 302,529 miles

FRONT SEATBELTS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.

MOVEMENT DETECTED AT FRONT RADIUS ARM BUSHES.

MOVEMENT DETECTED AT OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING SWIVEL HOUSING.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW.

NEARSIDE STEERING DAMPER BUSH MOVEMENT.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE FEATHERED AND HAS VARIOUS SPLITS.

OIL LEAKS AROUND ENGINE AND FRONT AXLE.

PLAY DETECTED AT REAR WHEEL BEARINGS.

REAR TAIL LAMPS SLIGHTLY INSECURE.

STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

TOW BAR ELECTRICAL SOCKET INSECURE.

Fail 1 Jul 2015 302,319 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

ALL PROP-SHAFT U'J'S WORN.

COOLANT HOSES HEAVILY FOULING LOWER STEERING COLUMN.

FRONT SEATBELTS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.

MOVEMENT DETECTED AT FRONT RADIUS ARM BUSHES.

MOVEMENT DETECTED AT OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING SWIVEL HOUSING.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW.

NEARSIDE STEERING DAMPER BUSH MOVEMENT.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE FEATHERED AND HAS VARIOUS SPLITS.

OIL LEAKS AROUND ENGINE AND FRONT AXLE.

PLAY DETECTED AT REAR WHEEL BEARINGS.

REAR TAIL LAMPS SLIGHTLY INSECURE.

STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

TOW BAR ELECTRICAL SOCKET INSECURE.

FRONT PROP-SHAFT FLANGE INSECURE.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 293,182 miles

AIRBOX ASSEMBLY INSECURE.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TAIL LIGHT UNITS INSECURE.

OIL LEAKS AROUND ENGINE AND GEARBOX.

PARK-BRAKE MECHANISM OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.

STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

Fail 20 Jun 2014 293,175 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

AIRBOX ASSEMBLY INSECURE.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TAIL LIGHT UNITS INSECURE.

OIL LEAKS AROUND ENGINE AND GEARBOX.

PARK-BRAKE MECHANISM OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.

STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 287,619 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 287,612 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 279,161 miles

Rear anti-roll bar linkage dust covers split

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Slight lift at rear suspension torque reaction ball joint

Slight play at offside rear wheel bearing

Various oil leaks around transmission

Fail 10 May 2012 279,157 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Upper Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear anti-roll bar linkage dust covers split

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Slight lift at rear suspension torque reaction ball joint

Slight play at offside rear wheel bearing

Various oil leaks around transmission

Pass 27 May 2011 271,615 miles

Corrosion at nearside rear lamp unit mounting

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front and rear propshafts loose

Park brake out of adjustment

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Slight blow at exhaust front pipe join

Various oil leaks around engine

Fail 27 May 2011 271,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Corrosion at nearside rear lamp unit mounting

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front and rear propshafts loose

Park brake out of adjustment

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Slight blow at exhaust front pipe join

Various oil leaks around engine

Pass 21 May 2010 263,743 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2010 263,736 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 254,331 miles

ALL BRAKE BACK PLATES MISSING.

OFFSIDE FRONT HUB SEAL LEAKING SLIGHTLY.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD.

SLIGHT PLAY AT REAR 'A' FRAME BALLJOINT.

Fail 19 May 2009 254,320 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

ALL BRAKE BACK PLATES MISSING.

OFFSIDE FRONT HUB SEAL LEAKING SLIGHTLY.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD.

PARK-BRAKE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.

SLIGHT PLAY AT REAR 'A' FRAME BALLJOINT.

Pass 27 May 2008 243,890 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play at steering wheel but not excessive

Fail 14 May 2008 243,865 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2007 232,012 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 232,006 miles

Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 231,972 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 218,487 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 218,354 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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F753 TDU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 F753 TDU, 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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F753 TDU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 1989.

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