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F171 WEL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,376 mi
Last recorded89,376 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF171 WEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 89,376 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 85,326 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 81,063 miles

Offside Front out part chassis corroded in inner arch

number plate lamp dim

Pass 19 Jan 2023 77,247 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 73,867 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four 235/85x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 73,867 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four 235/85x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 69,359 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 68,646 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 67,332 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 65,842 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2017 64,568 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers and passengers front (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 64,568 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers and passengers front (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 59,277 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 54,997 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 49,240 miles

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 44,508 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 39,063 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 39,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 33,086 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 33,086 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 30,668 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,766 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 27,623 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 26,972 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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F171 WEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F171 WEL, 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 F171 WEL registered?

F171 WEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1989.

Is F171 WEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F171 WEL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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