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F394 DAW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

191,056 mi
Last recorded191,056 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF394 DAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 191,056 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 191,056 miles

no lights fitted at time of test customer is running on day time test only

wheels and tyres protrude vehicle sides

Pass 23 Apr 2015 190,088 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 185,950 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 185,855 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

steering damper rubber bush slightly worn

Fail 7 Mar 2013 185,848 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

steering damper rubber bush slightly worn

Pass 4 Oct 2005 139,758 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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F394 DAW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F394 DAW, 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 F394 DAW registered?

F394 DAW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 January 1989.

Is F394 DAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F394 DAW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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