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DDD 11Y

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,564 mi
Last recorded45,564 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDD 11Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 45,564 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 45,140 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 44,367 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 38,986 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 37,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 37,767 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired oil leak (5.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired oil leak (5.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 36,640 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2017 36,640 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 36,457 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2016 36,457 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 35,655 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front prop shaft has excessive play in uj and splines

Fail 19 Oct 2015 35,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust system corroded

Front prop shaft has excessive play in uj and splines

Pass 20 Oct 2014 33,873 miles

n/s/f hub cover missing

o/s/r hub damp

Fail 20 Oct 2014 33,873 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f hub cover missing

o/s/r hub damp

Pass 9 Oct 2013 32,345 miles

n/s/f swivel joint leaking oil

Fail 9 Oct 2013 32,345 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f swivel joint leaking oil

Pass 23 Oct 2012 31,249 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 31,249 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 30,418 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 30,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 28,110 miles

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

slight corosion on rear chassis

Pass 16 Feb 2010 22,712 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 22,711 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 22,700 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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DDD 11Y is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DDD 11Y, 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 DDD 11Y registered?

DDD 11Y is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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