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F967 DEC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,833 mi
Last recorded59,833 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF967 DEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 59,833 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 55,494 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 49,171 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 45,628 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 62,487 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 62,487 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 99,828 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 99,722 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 99,718 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2008 124,044 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s and n/s rear main chassis corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2007 113,359 miles

o/s rtear brake disc badly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2007 113,348 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

o/s rtear brake disc badly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2006 102,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pad linings low

o/s rear body mount corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2005 92,685 miles

2 front brake pipes on calipers slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

colour of headlight bulbs

Fail 21 Oct 2005 92,685 miles

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

2 front brake pipes on calipers slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

colour of headlight bulbs

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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F967 DEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 F967 DEC, 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 F967 DEC registered?

F967 DEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F967 DEC safe to buy?

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