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F681 DAV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,690 mi
Last recorded129,690 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF681 DAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2026 129,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 128,737 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 128,298 miles

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

steering box drop arm ball joint slight play

Pass 3 Mar 2020 127,916 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 127,640 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 126,568 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly uneven treadwear

slight play evident in offside front hub

slight visible smoke from exhaust

Pass 3 Jun 2014 126,022 miles

slight visible smoke from exhaust

Pass 25 Apr 2013 124,467 miles

slight visible smoke from exhaust

Pass 26 Apr 2012 123,124 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight visible smoke from exhaust

Pass 12 Apr 2011 123,113 miles

signs of possible fuel leak

Pass 2 Oct 2009 123,113 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 120,803 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 117,048 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 114,571 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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F681 DAV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F681 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 F681 DAV registered?

F681 DAV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 April 1989.

Is F681 DAV safe to buy?

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