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F402 DAW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,961 mi
Last recorded172,961 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF402 DAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 172,961 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 172,958 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 172,944 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 169,600 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front prop has play

Pass 9 Mar 2012 164,204 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 157,909 miles

front number plate cracked and loose

Pass 8 Feb 2010 154,642 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 151,681 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2006 18,544 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2006 18,544 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.E.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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F402 DAW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F402 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F402 DAW registered?

F402 DAW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 February 1989.

Is F402 DAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F402 DAW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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