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DIG 6170

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

125,911 mi
Last recorded125,911 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 6170
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 125,911 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 125,091 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 124,267 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 122,647 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 122,212 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2019 119,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2018 118,004 miles

Front Coolant leak low ()

Fail 12 Nov 2018 118,004 miles

Front Coolant leak low ()

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 114,988 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside mirror lense cracked

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2016 108,294 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Several corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2015 97,879 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint swivel joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 90,185 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2013 87,863 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2013 87,863 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 87,748 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 86,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

floor panels corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 83,309 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 79,034 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 79,025 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2008 75,099 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 75,097 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 71,033 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 71,033 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 65,396 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 65,235 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DIG 6170 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DIG 6170, 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 DIG 6170 registered?

DIG 6170 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 1989.

Is DIG 6170 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIG 6170 shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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