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F774 KAU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

185,083 mi
Last recorded185,083 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF774 KAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 185,083 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 181,892 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 176,915 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 176,900 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 175,765 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 171,668 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 167,961 miles

o/s and n/s chassis corroded front and rear

Pass 16 Jun 2006 165,094 miles

Offside front floor corroded within 30cms of body mount, no cumulative effect.

Fail 8 Jun 2006 165,055 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear bump stop rubbers missing. †Brake pipes corroded. †Brake pedal low. †Main exhaust silencer starting to blow.

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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F774 KAU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F774 KAU, 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 F774 KAU registered?

F774 KAU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 1989.

Is F774 KAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F774 KAU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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