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F618 GWE

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

180,554 mi
Last recorded180,554 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF618 GWE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 180,554 miles

Nearside a piler rusty

Offside Front hub seal weeping

Fail 30 Mar 2021 180,482 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chasis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chasis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside a piler rusty

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front hub seal weeping

Pass 17 Mar 2020 185,521 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 175,454 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 180,616 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 180,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2018 156,239 miles

nearside front swivel housing leaking

off/side/front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 21 Mar 2018 156,239 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

nearside front swivel housing leaking

Pass 22 Oct 2015 160,091 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering joint where chalked (2.2.B.1f)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated release cable seized (8.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 150,051 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated and slight play (2.5.A.2)

Ball joint has slight play steering joint where chalked (2.2.B.1f)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated release cable seized (8.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 159,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

slight play in steering drop arm

Pass 14 Nov 2014 153,319 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 153,319 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 148,218 miles

battery box corroding

n/s/f floor corroding

Fail 30 Nov 2013 148,151 miles

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery box corroding

n/s/f floor corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2012 146,693 miles

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

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

slight play in steering damper

steering drop arm dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2011 138,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 123,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 108,856 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 108,856 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 115,765 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 115,754 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 103,095 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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F618 GWE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 F618 GWE, 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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F618 GWE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 May 1989.

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