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F635 DDA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

197,165 mi
Last recorded197,165 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF635 DDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 197,165 miles

Underbody corrosion on suspension components

Fail 26 Jan 2024 197,165 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody corrosion on suspension components

Pass 3 Feb 2023 196,836 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 195,759 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 193,384 miles

both headlights have been changed to led complete units image is perfect contacted help desk advised me to pass as its complete unit fitted and not just a bulb

Pass 26 Feb 2020 191,720 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 188,633 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 184,238 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 178,027 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 171,248 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 171,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 162,183 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 3 Mar 2014 155,587 miles

both front flexable brake hoses are non standard

slight movement in both front lower trailing arm bushes

Pass 5 Mar 2013 147,983 miles

all four tyres starting to go out of shape

both front flexable brake hoses non-standard

exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2012 139,506 miles

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

Fail 5 Mar 2012 139,506 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 4 Mar 2011 129,728 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 119,344 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 109,686 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 102,079 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 92,923 miles

N/S REAR TYRE SIDE WALL IN POOR CODITION

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 177,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 177,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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F635 DDA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 F635 DDA, 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 F635 DDA registered?

F635 DDA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 June 1989.

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