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F451 DFK

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,686 mi
Last recorded57,686 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF451 DFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 57,686 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 57,684 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 55,584 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 55,484 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 51,555 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

body mounts req check esp ns front

outrigger corrosion req spec check//

presence of sealant and under panels hindered checkreq specialist indepth check re corrosion. steering fluid loss req clean and in depth assesment

rear seat locking attachment req specialist check seatand mounts req spec strip check

Fail 24 Jun 2010

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Detachable tow ball has excessive play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Front Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

body mounts req check esp ns front

outrigger corrosion req spec check//

presence of sealant and under panels hindered checkreq specialist indepth check re corrosion. steering fluid loss req clean and in depth assesment

rear seat locking attachment req specialist check seatand mounts req spec strip check

Pass 12 Jul 2009 45,893 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 45,885 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2007 38,820 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 36,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 36,078 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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F451 DFK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F451 DFK, 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 F451 DFK registered?

F451 DFK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 1989.

Is F451 DFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F451 DFK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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