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DEV 6X

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

96,112 mi
Last recorded96,112 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEV 6X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 96,112 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 95,600 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 94,326 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 92,702 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 91,263 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 89,626 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 87,724 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 85,937 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 84,216 miles

oil leaks

osf swivel hub joint slight play

slight play nsr wheel bearing

Pass 27 May 2017 145,773 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed nsf/osf (5.2.2b)

drivers door difficult to close

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 20 May 2017 145,759 miles

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed nsf/osf (5.2.2b)

drivers door difficult to close

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 17 Jun 2016 145,743 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 143,729 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 141,286 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 140,276 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 138,320 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 136,143 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 132,788 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 72,417 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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DEV 6X is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 DEV 6X, 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

How do I check the history of DEV 6X?

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What year was DEV 6X registered?

DEV 6X is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1989.

Is DEV 6X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEV 6X shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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