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F3 DBS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,305 mi
Last recorded116,305 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 DBS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2023 116,305 miles

General corrosion to front and rear suspension components

General corrosion to under side of vehicle

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

engine oil leak

engine oil leak

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipe

Pass 7 May 2019 116,113 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 115,247 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2016 113,131 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 110,162 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 108,435 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 103,896 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 100,773 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 95,339 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 91,106 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 86,568 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 80,612 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 75,410 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 72,026 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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F3 DBS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 F3 DBS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F3 DBS registered?

F3 DBS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 July 1989.

Is F3 DBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F3 DBS shows 14 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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