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F569 KGC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

163,199 mi
Last recorded163,199 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF569 KGC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 163,199 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 161,726 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 160,081 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 158,856 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 157,238 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 155,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm to axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Minor crack, not effecting light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm to chassis. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 155,894 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 151,222 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 146,276 miles

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 142,126 miles

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

Front swivel housing seals minor dampness.

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 138,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 133,269 miles

Minor oil leak from engine

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 126,682 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Superficial play in O/S Tracta joint

Pass 3 Aug 2011 120,263 miles

N/S headlamp shrowd bent down but not affecting aim.

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)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 113,937 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 107,419 miles

front numer plate broken on edge

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Fail 28 Aug 2009 107,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front numer plate broken on edge

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 5 Nov 2008 104,721 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 102,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 98,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 93,895 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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F569 KGC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 KGC, 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 F569 KGC registered?

F569 KGC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 May 1989.

Is F569 KGC safe to buy?

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