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F906 DNT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,924 mi
Last recorded71,924 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF906 DNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 71,924 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 70,389 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 68,607 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 68,607 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Inner Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 66,534 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 64,259 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 64,259 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 64,259 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 64,259 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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F906 DNT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F906 DNT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F906 DNT registered?

F906 DNT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 1989.

Is F906 DNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F906 DNT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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