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F753 WSD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF753 WSD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 100,000 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 155,168 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 155,161 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn forward joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 100,049 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 144,599 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2021 144,599 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play pit man arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 144,703 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 144,703 miles

Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2017 143,352 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 142,723 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 142,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 141,926 miles

chassis corroded

outriggers corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2014 141,926 miles

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

chassis corroded

outriggers corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2013 141,901 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

chassis corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2012 139,880 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 139,880 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 139,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Corrosion and holes in floorpan(not within prescribed areas ).

Suspension bushes showing signs of deterioration.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 137,861 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 137,861 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 133,451 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 127,990 miles

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

lower effort nearside rear footbrake ( 80 kg )

offside front track rod end boot split

sidewall cracking nearside rear tyre

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 WSD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WSD, 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 F753 WSD registered?

F753 WSD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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