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HWS 52

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,400 mi
Last recorded165,400 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWS 52
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 165,400 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 165,065 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 165,065 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 164,631 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 164,379 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 164,011 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 163,478 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front hub seals leaking oil

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 162,400 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 161,155 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 161,155 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel lift pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 159,783 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 156,268 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 156,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 154,705 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 153,453 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 151,823 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 148,818 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 145,896 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 145,896 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 145,630 miles

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

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

emits slight smoke on acceleration

rear chassis coroded

slight play from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Apr 2009 145,602 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 144,046 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 138,451 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 132,175 miles

o/s/r metal brakepipe surface corrossion.

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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HWS 52 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HWS 52, 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 HWS 52 registered?

HWS 52 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is HWS 52 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWS 52 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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