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DAH 428B

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,747 mi
Last recorded67,747 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAH 428B
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 67,747 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 67,541 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 67,109 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 66,647 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 190,849 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 190,582 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 187,388 miles

slight play in steering box drop arm

Pass 2 Oct 2010 182,430 miles

slight play in ofside and nearside front swivells

Pass 9 Oct 2009 176,020 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 176,001 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 167,703 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 157,434 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 149,808 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 149,808 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DAH 428B is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DAH 428B, 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

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What year was DAH 428B registered?

DAH 428B is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 1989.

Is DAH 428B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAH 428B shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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