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BIG 9174

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

160,086 mi
Last recorded160,086 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 9174
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 160,086 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 159,926 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 159,779 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 159,779 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 159,778 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 159,008 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 157,842 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 157,420 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 156,754 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 156,666 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 155,980 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 155,466 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 154,244 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2011 152,670 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 151,064 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 150,182 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 147,604 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 142,300 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 132,650 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 132,582 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BIG 9174 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BIG 9174, 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 BIG 9174 registered?

BIG 9174 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 1989.

Is BIG 9174 safe to buy?

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