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F180 WEL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

250,055 mi
Last recorded250,055 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF180 WEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 250,055 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 249,479 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 249,468 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 248,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 248,555 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 246,646 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 244,986 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 244,977 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 244,598 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 240,618 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 229,133 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in nearside front hub

Fail 27 Apr 2016 228,737 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable Track rod (2.2.C.1d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in nearside front hub

Pass 25 Mar 2015 223,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

general underbody rusting

Pass 13 Mar 2014 203,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 212,409 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 202,525 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 202,490 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 202,435 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 194,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2012 194,902 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 191,490 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 191,375 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 182,336 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 182,336 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 169,848 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 169,841 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 157,415 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 146,859 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 146,850 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

wipers parking incorrectly

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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F180 WEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F180 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.

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F180 WEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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