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F909 DNT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,409 mi
Last recorded193,409 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF909 DNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 193,409 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 190,564 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 187,998 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 184,622 miles

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

slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 11 Mar 2010 181,599 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 181,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 178,548 miles

nearside steering damper bushes worn

offside radius arm bushes worn

Fail 2 Feb 2009 178,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside steering damper bushes worn

offside radius arm bushes worn

Pass 13 Jul 2007 173,031 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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F909 DNT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F909 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.

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What year was F909 DNT registered?

F909 DNT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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