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F954 MDN

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,576 mi
Last recorded54,576 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF954 MDN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2026 54,576 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 54,430 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 54,072 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 53,292 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 52,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 52,118 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 51,629 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 50,300 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 49,502 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 49,083 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 48,589 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 47,637 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 46,217 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 45,356 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 43,696 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 41,924 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 39,545 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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F954 MDN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F954 MDN, 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

How do I check the history of F954 MDN?

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What year was F954 MDN registered?

F954 MDN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 1989.

Is F954 MDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F954 MDN shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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