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F399 DEY

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

93,488 mi
Last recorded93,488 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF399 DEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 93,488 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front & rear on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside front & offside front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Registration bulb dim

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All

Fail 21 Nov 2025 93,488 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front & rear on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside front & offside front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Registration bulb dim

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All

Fail 21 Apr 2022 93,488 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 93,488 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 93,488 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 92,249 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 89,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 89,249 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bolt lose (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering hole (6.1.A.1)

Steering locking device missing split pin missing near steering box (2.2.C.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 87,299 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 87,299 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 85,780 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2016 85,779 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking hub over brakes (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2015 85,301 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 85,307 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 85,301 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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F399 DEY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F399 DEY, 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 F399 DEY registered?

F399 DEY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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