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F425 DCY

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,902 mi
Last recorded114,902 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF425 DCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 114,902 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Swivel has slight movement/wear

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Flooring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 114,902 miles

Power steering malfunctioning The belt is loose and frayed (2.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded All four springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Swivel has slight movement/wear

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Flooring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 114,398 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 114,394 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 113,895 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 113,894 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested transmission parking brake seized on (1.2.1 (g))

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 113,670 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub has minor leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 113,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hub leaking

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe to reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 112,213 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 112,213 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 111,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 111,184 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Mid row of seats ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering resevoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seatbelt mount area corroded

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine,rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 110,182 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 110,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section and o/s manifold (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 108,804 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion to centre 'x'member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 108,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 'X'member/chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 'X'member/chassis (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion to centre 'x'member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 107,807 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 106,745 miles

both front seat belts slightly damaged/frayed

Fail 18 Oct 2014 106,745 miles

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

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

both front seat belts slightly damaged/frayed

Pass 22 Oct 2013 105,709 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 104,322 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 104,322 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 103,300 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 103,300 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 102,283 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 100,785 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 99,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate satisfactoey to day

steerind box slight leak

Pass 25 Oct 2007 97,151 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 97,150 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 95,255 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 95,250 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 94,088 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 94,088 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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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F425 DCY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F425 DCY, 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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F425 DCY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 1989.

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