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HSU 774

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,007 mi
Last recorded30,007 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSU 774
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 30,007 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 30,007 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017
Pass 27 Apr 2016 30,006 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 30,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 30,002 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 30,004 miles

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 23 Apr 2012 30,004 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 30,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 30,000 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

under side muddy

Pass 20 Dec 2008 28,190 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak from swivel housings

Pass 22 Sep 2007 26,323 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 26,180 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 26,158 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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HSU 774 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HSU 774, 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 HSU 774 registered?

HSU 774 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is HSU 774 safe to buy?

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