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F389 KYJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,387 mi
Last recorded60,387 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF389 KYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 60,387 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 59,979 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 59,977 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 59,796 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 59,538 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 58,688 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 58,066 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 57,754 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play o/s/f track rod end

Pass 3 Jun 2014 57,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front swivel hub seals slightly leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2013 57,527 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 198,892 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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F389 KYJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F389 KYJ, 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 F389 KYJ registered?

F389 KYJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F389 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F389 KYJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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