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F754 MAP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

266,390 mi
Last recorded266,390 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF754 MAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 266,390 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2025 260,482 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2025 260,473 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2024 253,080 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 253,071 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 251,693 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 246,406 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Tell tale (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 246,406 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Tell tale (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 237,105 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 229,522 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 217,397 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 207,140 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 195,596 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 183,262 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 174,962 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 174,712 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 174,712 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 173,497 miles

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

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

front brake imbalance. 13% (limit 25%)

nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

slight rear brake imbalance

surface corrosion to offside front and nearside front chassis rails

temporary repair to centre exhaust mounting

Pass 6 Sep 2006 170,913 miles

Handbrake linkage worn slightly

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 170,913 miles

Handbrake linkage worn slightly

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 167,111 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

coolant leaking

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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F754 MAP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 F754 MAP, 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 F754 MAP registered?

F754 MAP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 April 1989.

Is F754 MAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F754 MAP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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