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F674 DAV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

219,843 mi
Last recorded219,843 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF674 DAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 219,843 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 219,840 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering Box Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 217,058 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 213,811 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 211,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 211,058 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 208,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 204,861 miles

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2020 201,364 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 198,049 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 194,413 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 191,010 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 187,370 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 182,358 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 177,298 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 173,915 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 167,755 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 161,138 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 156,808 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 151,895 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 147,498 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 142,303 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 136,607 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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F674 DAV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 F674 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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What year was F674 DAV registered?

F674 DAV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 April 1989.

Is F674 DAV safe to buy?

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