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F969 EYC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

6,810 mi
Last recorded6,810 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF969 EYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 6,810 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 3,064 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 2,092 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 29 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 21 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements lights do not work when key out (4.2.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2017 115,266 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 111,953 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 110,080 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 110,080 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 107,803 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 105,682 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 101,504 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 95,844 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 92,041 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 92,041 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 87,626 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 82,662 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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F969 EYC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F969 EYC, 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 F969 EYC registered?

F969 EYC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1989.

Is F969 EYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F969 EYC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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