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F210 WEL

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests36 (22 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,827 mi
Last recorded106,827 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF210 WEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

22 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 106,827 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

underside undersealed

Fail 3 Sep 2026 106,825 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear axle seal

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

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

Offside Rear axle seal

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

underside undersealed

Pass 17 Sep 2025 106,484 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4/minor (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front and nearside rear hub slight leak

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 106,358 miles

Nearside Rear wheel hub leaking oil

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Rear wheel hub leaking oil

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

reverse light out

Fail 20 Aug 2024 106,355 miles

Fuel system component leaking filler neck area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel hub leaking oil

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Rear wheel hub leaking oil

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

reverse light out

Pass 15 Aug 2023 106,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear hub swivel slight leak

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 106,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear hub swivel slight leak

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 105,945 miles

Offside Front floor area corroded.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 105,941 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe on crossmember (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front floor area corroded.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 105,816 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 105,681 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 105,513 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 105,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 105,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mounting turret (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 105,348 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 105,272 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 105,253 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure CENTRE MOUNTING (5.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNTING (7.1.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 105,183 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

hasard warning switch slightly faulty

Pass 13 Aug 2015 105,183 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

hasard warning switch slightly faulty

Pass 20 Aug 2014 104,978 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2013 104,879 miles

slight oil leak steering box

Fail 17 Aug 2013 104,839 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 104,432 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 104,353 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2011 104,237 miles

offside front flexi hose/pipe mounting bracket corroded and weakend

Fail 25 Aug 2011 104,237 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front flexi hose/pipe mounting bracket corroded and weakend

Pass 24 Aug 2010 103,931 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 103,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

parking brake binding

Pass 7 Dec 2009 103,182 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 102,471 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 101,610 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 101,608 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2006 101,305 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 101,305 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 100,758 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 100,756 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.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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F210 WEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 F210 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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F210 WEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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