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5639 WW

1988 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,643 mi
Last recorded61,643 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5639 WW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 61,643 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 61,415 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 61,079 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 60,125 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 59,076 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 58,410 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 57,839 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 56,647 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 55,791 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 54,821 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 51,704 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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5639 WW is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 127,342 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 5639 WW, 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 38 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 5639 WW registered?

5639 WW is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 August 1988.

Is 5639 WW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5639 WW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 5639 WW have outstanding finance?

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