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F637 PFW

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,245 mi
Last recorded125,245 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

RegistrationF637 PFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 125,245 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel slightly corroded

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed (difficult to inspect some components)

Pass 10 Nov 2022 125,271 miles

Nearside Front floor slightly corroded

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

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 121,280 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front floor slightly corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mounting slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2021 121,280 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front floor slightly corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mounting slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2019 115,544 miles

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

Nearside Front floor slightly corroded

Nearside Rear chassis leg slightly corroded

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

Offside Front floor slightly corroded

Offside Rear chassis leg slightly corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2019 115,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front floor slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear chassis leg slightly corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front floor slightly corroded

Offside Rear chassis leg slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2018 112,427 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 108,767 miles

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2009 108,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2007 100,327 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 100,044 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 100,044 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s/f swivel hub ball corroaded causing fluid leaking past seal

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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F637 PFW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F637 PFW, 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 F637 PFW registered?

F637 PFW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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