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F569 DWG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,552 mi
Last recorded142,552 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF569 DWG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 142,552 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 142,070 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 134,675 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 133,238 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 133,228 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 132,923 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 132,923 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 130,751 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 130,751 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 129,085 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

slight corrosion to front and rear coil springs

Fail 7 Oct 2010 126,146 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front prop shaft both joints have play

general overall condition chassis rusty

offside front brake pipe rusty [supply to hose]

offside front bumper rusted

offside rear tyre wall cracking

offside/nearside front swivel joint seals leaking

rear prop shaft both joints have play, also slip joint has play

some dampness at bottom of fuel pump

Pass 7 Oct 2010 126,146 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front prop shaft both joints have play

general overall condition chassis rusty

offside front brake pipe rusty [supply to hose]

offside front bumper rusted

offside rear tyre wall cracking

offside/nearside front swivel joint seals leaking

rear prop shaft both joints have play, also slip joint has play

some dampness at bottom of fuel pump

Pass 3 Oct 2009 125,655 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

slight play in front prop uj

slight play in rear prop uj

Fail 3 Oct 2009 125,655 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in front prop uj

slight play in rear prop uj

Pass 4 Jul 2008 124,755 miles

Coolant leak

slight play in front propshaft uj

slight play in rear propshaft uj

Pass 29 Jul 2006 122,275 miles

slight leak from offside rear shock absorber

slight play in rear propshaft joint

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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F569 DWG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F569 DWG, 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 F569 DWG registered?

F569 DWG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 February 1989.

Is F569 DWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F569 DWG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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