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F401 DAW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,840 mi
Last recorded111,840 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF401 DAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 111,840 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 110,734 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 110,734 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 110,573 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 110,473 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 110,457 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 108,867 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

suspension mod

Pass 1 Jul 2013 105,997 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 98,253 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 98,253 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear prop shaft excessive ware

socket cover missing on tow bar

Pass 18 Jun 2011 93,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 93,430 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 91,755 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 91,755 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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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F401 DAW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F401 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 F401 DAW registered?

F401 DAW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1989.

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