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F306 WVV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

190,237 mi
Last recorded190,237 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF306 WVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 190,237 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 190,225 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 190,225 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 185,518 miles

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

both front hubs damp

o/s rear tyre cracking and o/s front tyre side wall cut

Fail 19 Jul 2017 185,490 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

both front hubs damp

o/s rear tyre cracking and o/s front tyre side wall cut

Pass 7 Jul 2016 182,185 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 180,534 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 180,501 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 180,253 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 178,137 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 178,080 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 174,742 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 171,243 miles

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

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

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

Offside front footwell corroded but not reached a prescribed area.

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2010 170,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

fuel cap slightly damaged

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 29 Mar 2010 170,239 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

fuel cap slightly damaged

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 1 May 2009 132,028 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 166,758 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 161,941 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 161,911 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 157,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 152,707 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Both Front Wipers In Poor Condition.

Dampness Around PAS Box.

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2006 152,707 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Both Front Wipers In Poor Condition.

Dampness Around PAS Box.

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2006 152,223 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (3.6.C.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front n/plate slight crack/damage.

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

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

O/s/r bump stop missing.

O/s/r refecter damaged.

Vehicle emittiing smoke more than normmal for this type of vehicle.

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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F306 WVV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 F306 WVV, 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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F306 WVV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 1989.

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