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F928 DUG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

117,102 mi
Last recorded117,102 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF928 DUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 117,102 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 116,748 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 116,532 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 116,222 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 115,378 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 114,298 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering box slight weep

Fail 7 Oct 2020 114,298 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering box slight weep

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 113,530 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 113,175 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 112,232 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 112,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 110,665 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all 4 tyre are perished

Pass 26 Oct 2015 109,845 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 109,845 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 106,747 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 106,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 103,387 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 102,878 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 102,095 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 100,755 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 99,656 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 99,212 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 98,305 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 93,850 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 86,504 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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F928 DUG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 F928 DUG, 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 F928 DUG registered?

F928 DUG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F928 DUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F928 DUG shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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