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F586 WCP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

106,003 mi
Last recorded106,003 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF586 WCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 106,003 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both front inner wheel arches corroded

front suspension rubber bushes deteriorated

rear suspension rubber bushes deteriorated

x4 tyres deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2018 104,889 miles

Oil leak genral engine area? ()

Fail 9 May 2018 104,887 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect x2 (1.8.A.1b)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak genral engine area? ()

Pass 18 May 2017 103,492 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 103,490 miles

Nearside Front Outer Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat mount and battery tray (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front hub oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front hub oil seal leaking

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis cross member (6.1.A.1)

all four tyres cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2016 102,013 miles

Front front cross member corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2016 102,013 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front front cross member corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2015 99,615 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 99,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 94,454 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 94,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 92,251 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 92,237 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 91,863 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 91,855 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 91,740 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 91,736 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 90,944 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 90,924 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/f floor corroded but not excessive

Pass 10 Apr 2009 89,242 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 87,440 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 85,544 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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F586 WCP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 F586 WCP, 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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F586 WCP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 1989.

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