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F206 DUX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,543 mi
Last recorded171,543 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF206 DUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 171,543 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 167,083 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 160,320 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 155,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 151,826 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 149,312 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 147,260 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 145,628 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Sep 2019 145,628 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 142,150 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 142,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 138,061 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 138,061 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 135,735 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 135,735 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 131,235 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 127,133 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 123,575 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 123,575 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 119,698 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 116,923 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 116,923 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 116,670 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 116,670 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 116,088 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 113,954 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 111,414 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 109,056 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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F206 DUX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F206 DUX, 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 F206 DUX registered?

F206 DUX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 February 1989.

Is F206 DUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F206 DUX shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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