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F639 WCV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

159,165 mi
Last recorded159,165 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF639 WCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 159,165 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Diesel pump leaking slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 158,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 155,952 miles

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

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively sliding joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 153,793 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 150,949 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 145,636 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 145,636 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 138,567 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 138,500 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 134,556 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 134,556 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2012 131,116 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 131,113 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Centre Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 127,459 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 127,453 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear of front propshaft u/j worn

rear of rear propshaft u/j worn

Pass 29 Apr 2010 123,897 miles

Moisture around No.1 injector

Fail 29 Apr 2010 123,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Moisture around No.1 injector

Pass 5 May 2009 120,519 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 120,518 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 118,606 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 116,110 miles

front dif rough noise when rotated from wheels

Pass 18 Apr 2006 114,647 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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F639 WCV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 F639 WCV, 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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F639 WCV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 May 1989.

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