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F35 EWW

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,692 mi
Last recorded128,692 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF35 EWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 128,692 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 126,940 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 126,940 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 126,904 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

slight leak nsf hubseal

Pass 27 Jul 2021 126,851 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Slight leak hub seal

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

Slight leak front differential

Pass 9 Jul 2020 126,763 miles

Front diff slight leak oil

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

slight corossion around brake servo

Pass 3 Jul 2019 126,676 miles

front differential slightly leaking

Pass 5 Jul 2018 126,514 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 126,340 miles

Front diff slightly leaking

Pass 11 Jul 2016 128,136 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 125,932 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nsf bulkhead corrossion but not within 30cm steering/braking or suspension

nsf hub seal leaking

rear tyres perished in between tread

Pass 11 Jul 2014 125,856 miles

front differential slight leak

fuel tank rusty

rea tyres close to legal limit and perished

slight seep from nsf hub seal

Pass 10 Jul 2013 125,747 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 125,311 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 124,647 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 124,233 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 123,568 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 123,566 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

rear diff leaking

Fail 8 Jun 2009 123,518 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust hangers perishing *ADVISE REPLACE*

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Extensive chassis corrosion.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 121,298 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 121,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Chassis area has surface corrosion.

Leak from steering box area.

Rear differential leaking.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 119,654 miles

O/S/F metal brake pipe surface rusting

O/S/R brake effort slightly slow??

body bulkhead by brake master cylinder swelling with rust

chassis showing various welded/patched repair and further surface rusting

front axcle radius arm bushes separating,advise replace

front tyres wearing down on inner tread edges

power steering reservior pipes and cooler pipes wet with oil?

rear axle A frame crossmember heavily surface rusted

rear axle shockabsorber and rear coil spring mountings heavily surface rusted

rear shockabsorber top bushes showing some wear

seat belts marked

Pass 5 Jun 2006 114,089 miles

O/S/R brake backplate slightly damp??

chassis surface rusting and showing various patched repair

front axle raduis arm bushes separating

front body to bulkhead seams swelling with rust

rear axle oily

rear axle spring platforms and brackets heavily rusted

rear axle tie bar front mountings showing some separation

rear chassis crossmember above rear axle/supporting A frame showing heavy surface rusting

some gearbox bellhousing bolts missing

Fail 2 Jun 2006 114,089 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/S/R brake backplate damp??

chassis showing various welded/patched repair

front axle radius arm bushes and rear axle tie bar front mountings showing rubber separation

front body bulk head to front floor,rear chassis,rear chassis crossmember (A frame),and rear axle spring platforms and brackets all showing heavy corrosion and swelling due to rust and may need near future attention

rear axle wet with oil?

some gearbox bell housing bolts missing

Pass 20 Jun 2005 110,372 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 110,372 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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F35 EWW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 F35 EWW, 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 F35 EWW registered?

F35 EWW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 April 1989.

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