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F759 TDU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

279,303 mi
Last recorded279,303 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF759 TDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 279,303 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 279,303 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 274,432 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 262,634 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 253,935 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 253,935 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 245,161 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 235,726 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 226,963 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 215,810 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 206,241 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 192,222 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 182,437 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 173,520 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 163,604 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 153,228 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 140,253 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 133,838 miles

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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F759 TDU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F759 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F759 TDU?

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What year was F759 TDU registered?

F759 TDU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 April 1989.

Is F759 TDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F759 TDU shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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