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TDA 1E

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,866 mi
Last recorded56,866 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDA 1E
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 56,866 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 56,332 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 56,329 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 56,261 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 56,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 55,320 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front hubs oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2012 55,319 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front hubs oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2011 54,003 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 54,003 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 53,969 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 53,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

orrosion perforation of right hand front outrigger.Advise weld repair.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 52,582 miles

Front seatbelts "bruised"

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear seatbelts present but not fitted to rear side facing seats

Slight swivel hub oil leaks

Fail 27 Feb 2009 52,582 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front seatbelts "bruised"

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear seatbelts present but not fitted to rear side facing seats

Slight swivel hub oil leaks

Fail 22 Jan 2009

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damp around both front swivells

Pass 11 May 2007 51,921 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 91,918 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

General corrosion underneath, particularly osf chassis, both front suspension turrets and osf outrigger.

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

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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TDA 1E is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TDA 1E, 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 TDA 1E registered?

TDA 1E is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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