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F905 DAW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

216,374 mi
Last recorded216,374 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF905 DAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2026 216,374 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Bent / Flattened at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box/ Diff brake (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 214,510 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 213,038 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 213,025 miles

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 210,297 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 210,297 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 208,937 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 207,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

hand brake reserve travel getting low

Fail 18 Mar 2021 207,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

hand brake reserve travel getting low

Pass 13 Mar 2020 206,428 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 206,427 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced tube (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced tube (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 206,702 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 201,440 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 198,510 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 198,493 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near steering damper (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint tractor joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 198,077 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 198,077 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 197,529 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 197,529 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 196,499 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 195,293 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 195,213 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 191,146 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 191,146 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 187,859 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 187,859 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 187,859 miles

Centre 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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F905 DAW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 F905 DAW, 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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F905 DAW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1989.

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