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F529 DAH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,495 mi
Last recorded119,495 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF529 DAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 119,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 114,889 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 114,881 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 109,621 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 109,630 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front bumper removed

ns side repeater loose

slight corrosion to body

slight oil leak os swivel seal

underbody muddy

Pass 30 Nov 2010 108,094 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Handbrake warning light inop

NS side repeter loose

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

No front bumper fitted

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight oil leak osf swivel seal

Underside of vehicle very muddy

Fail 29 Nov 2010 108,088 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Handbrake warning light inop

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

No front bumper fitted

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Slight oil leak osf swivel seal

Underside of vehicle very muddy

Pass 29 Nov 2009 106,179 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front brake inner pads worn low

chassis corroded in places

exhaust tailpipe holes and slight blow

offside front hub leak

offside front to rear brake pipe rusty

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

power steering belt cracked

signs of slight diesel leak at pump

Fail 25 Nov 2009 106,179 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front brake inner pads worn low

chassis corroded in places

exhaust tailpipe holes and slight blow

offside front hub leak

offside front to rear brake pipe rusty

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

power steering belt cracked

signs of slight diesel leak at pump

Pass 29 Oct 2008 102,841 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight perrishing on both front flexible brake hoses

Pass 9 Nov 2007 100,819 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 97,290 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 93,767 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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F529 DAH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 F529 DAH, 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 F529 DAH registered?

F529 DAH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 April 1989.

Is F529 DAH safe to buy?

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