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F537 WDD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

73,058 mi
Last recorded73,058 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF537 WDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 73,058 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 73,009 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 72,964 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 72,957 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 72,934 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 72,902 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage bolt damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2021 72,898 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage bolt damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2020 72,812 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 72,436 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 72,135 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 71,785 miles

Both front swivel joint leaking oil

Underside of the vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 21 Aug 2012 71,663 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 71,579 miles

front axle seals leaking

underside of vehicle showimg some signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2010 70,664 miles

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 27 Oct 2008 69,097 miles

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

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

o/sr shock absorber outer cover holed and corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2007 67,342 miles

Propshaft component defective

exhaust box repaired

o/s seat belt slightly scagged

oil around steering box

slight blow from manifold area

Fail 4 Oct 2006 65,627 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust box repaired

n/s o/s seatbelts slightly scuffed

n/s wiper blade split at end

rear prop shaft u/j slight play

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 4 Oct 2006 65,627 miles

exhaust box repaired

n/s o/s seatbelts slightly scuffed

n/s wiper blade split at end

rear prop shaft u/j slight play

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 7 Oct 2005 63,689 miles

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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F537 WDD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 F537 WDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F537 WDD registered?

F537 WDD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F537 WDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F537 WDD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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