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F663 SAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

50,834 mi
Last recorded50,834 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF663 SAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 50,834 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 49,866 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 49,406 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 48,853 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 48,792 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 48,421 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 48,186 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 48,106 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 48,035 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 47,849 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 47,052 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 45,972 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 45,428 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 45,293 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 45,122 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 44,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 42,841 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 41,772 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 41,211 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 41,211 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 40,121 miles

no seats or seat belts fitted to rear

Pass 5 Oct 2005 39,867 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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F663 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 F663 SAC, 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

How do I check the history of F663 SAC?

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What year was F663 SAC registered?

F663 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 January 1989.

Is F663 SAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F663 SAC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F663 SAC have outstanding finance?

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