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F672 DAV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

102,693 mi
Last recorded102,693 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF672 DAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 102,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tow Bar structural brackets poorly welded , unable to fully assess.

engine mounting badly welded on to chassis

Fail 9 May 2025 102,687 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative switch missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tow Bar structural brackets poorly welded , unable to fully assess.

engine mounting badly welded on to chassis

Pass 15 Feb 2024 102,687 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 102,687 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 102,687 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 102,687 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle has been plated

Pass 11 Dec 2020 102,687 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 102,687 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 101,447 miles

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

undersealed

Pass 10 Apr 2017 99,405 miles

Body has slight corrosion chassis been plated and undersealed (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear brake back plate is damp( possible leaking wheel cylinder)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 99,395 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion chassis been plated and undersealed (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside rear brake back plate is damp( possible leaking wheel cylinder)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 99,016 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 99,016 miles

Rear reflector missing x2 (1.5.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 96,260 miles

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

N/s/ and O/s/f knuckle joints gaiters split and oil seals leaking advise attention a.s.a.p.

Fail 13 Jun 2013 96,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

N/s/ and O/s/f knuckle joints gaiters split and oil seals leaking advise attention a.s.a.p.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 93,209 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 93,208 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 87,273 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 79,425 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 79,262 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine has dangers running fault

Pass 23 Jun 2009 76,616 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 76,604 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 74,684 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 74,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 73,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 73,687 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 71,423 miles

Long handbrake travel

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 71,228 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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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F672 DAV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F672 DAV, 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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F672 DAV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 April 1989.

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