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F506 WNP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,341 mi
Last recorded95,341 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF506 WNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 95,341 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 94,087 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 92,579 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 92,847 miles

Fuel system component leaking behind injector pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury step seized. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury step seized. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 85,328 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 80,520 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 77,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 73,540 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 71,905 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 70,180 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 68,438 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 66,986 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 65,162 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 63,696 miles

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

offside rear axle mounting bush worn

Fail 5 Mar 2012 63,696 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear axle mounting bush worn

Pass 24 Feb 2009 62,338 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 61,337 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 59,957 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 59,957 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F506 WNP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 F506 WNP, 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 F506 WNP registered?

F506 WNP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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