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DAZ 9027

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

224,985 mi
Last recorded224,985 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAZ 9027
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2025 224,985 miles

FRONT DRIVE HUBS LEAKING OIL SLIGHTLY

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

REAR EXHAUST PIPE TOUCHING REAR CHASSIS

STEERING DROP ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER POOR

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 220,668 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 217,811 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 216,144 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 211,657 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 209,796 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 208,087 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 206,031 miles

Nearside Front torsion bar bush slight movement

Pass 24 Mar 2017 205,352 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 203,373 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 295,105 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 288,167 miles

slight seapage steeing box

Pass 5 Apr 2013 281,787 miles

slight seapage s/ box

Pass 16 Mar 2012 276,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 267,477 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 257,995 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 247,036 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 224,097 miles

chip n/s screen under 40mm/off/s rear shock lower bush slight play/very slight lift in steering drop arm

Pass 20 Feb 2007 212,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 202,621 miles

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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DAZ 9027 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DAZ 9027, 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 DAZ 9027 registered?

DAZ 9027 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 June 1989.

Is DAZ 9027 safe to buy?

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