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F23 WBD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,413 mi
Last recorded158,413 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF23 WBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 158,413 miles

Incorrect wheel nuts fitted

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing has play

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

Fail 14 May 2018 158,407 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front wheel bearings have play

Incorrect wheel nuts fitted

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 156,066 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2015 151,391 miles

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

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

corrosion and welding on chassis frame

locking nut on steering box worn should be replaced

oil leaks at rear diff and transfer box

Fail 5 Dec 2015 151,391 miles

Offside Drag link end loose at splined end (2.2.B.1d)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings on steering box shaft (2.2.B.1h)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

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

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

corrosion and welding on chassis frame

locking nut on steering box worn should be replaced

oil leaks at rear diff and transfer box

Pass 29 Nov 2014 149,603 miles

0/s door mirror glass broken

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

cover broken on towbar shocket

extra wide road wheels fitted none standerd steering wheel fitted

oil leak from oil cap pos back pressure engine

oil leaks at engine gearbox diff

play in n/s/rear hub bearing

play in passenges seat frame on back

smoke level high when first start engine

Pass 3 Jan 2013 144,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 139,434 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 139,434 miles

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

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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F23 WBD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F23 WBD, 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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F23 WBD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 1989.

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