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F30 WBD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,111 mi
Last recorded124,111 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF30 WBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 124,111 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 123,992 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 123,688 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 123,530 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 123,530 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Sep 2009 123,526 miles

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

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

chassis very corroded in places

some wear in the n/s/f hub bearings

the bulkhead near the brake and steering mounts is corroded

the front out riggers are very corroded as are the body areas they mount to

Pass 12 Sep 2008 121,551 miles

the chassis and floor pans are rusty but solid

the main brake is quite corroded at the rear

the n/s/r upper lamp lens is very faded

Pass 20 Sep 2007 120,644 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 120,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s front brake pipe is very rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2006 115,885 miles

n/s/f brake pipe is getting quite rusty † †hydrocarbons are 1085ppm † †n/s/f side light had a dodgy connection

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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F30 WBD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F30 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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What year was F30 WBD registered?

F30 WBD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 January 1989.

Is F30 WBD safe to buy?

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