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F499 DKH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,161 mi
Last recorded31,161 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF499 DKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 31,161 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 31,032 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 31,032 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 28,389 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 25,866 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 25,866 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 23,877 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 23,870 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 16,908 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 16,908 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 159,250 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 15,823 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 9,890 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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F499 DKH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F499 DKH, 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 F499 DKH registered?

F499 DKH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 February 1989.

Is F499 DKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F499 DKH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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