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F180 DUA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

138,372 mi
Last recorded138,372 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF180 DUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 138,372 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 136,529 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 134,838 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 133,128 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 132,339 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 131,409 miles

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

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

the bulkhead has a large amount of corrosion that does not come within 30 cm of any structural point at the time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2019 130,426 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 130,426 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 129,847 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 129,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 129,064 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 128,059 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 128,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 126,770 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 125,635 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 124,763 miles

Rear chassis showing signs of corrosion, rear cross member has been replaced.

Fail 12 Sep 2012 124,763 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear chassis showing signs of corrosion, rear cross member has been replaced.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 123,612 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 122,541 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 121,841 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 121,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

n/s front ball swivel seal slight leak

Pass 18 Nov 2008 121,422 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 121,422 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 120,807 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 120,807 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 120,295 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 120,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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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F180 DUA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 F180 DUA, 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 F180 DUA registered?

F180 DUA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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