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F219 UTW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,843 mi
Last recorded111,843 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF219 UTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 111,843 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 110,585 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 109,568 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 108,522 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 107,545 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 106,725 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 105,484 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 103,928 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 101,755 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 99,780 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 97,647 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 95,103 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2015 95,074 miles

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 927,102 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 90,922 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 90,908 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 88,494 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011
Pass 26 Feb 2010 83,296 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside outrigger corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2009 80,931 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front footwell corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2008 78,774 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 75,504 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 75,504 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 71,038 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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F219 UTW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F219 UTW, 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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What year was F219 UTW registered?

F219 UTW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F219 UTW safe to buy?

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