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F642 WEJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

832 mi
Last recorded832 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF642 WEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 832 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear brake pipe poorly supported,rectification recommended.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid dirty, REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED.

headlight dip switch and rear fog switch working but fault evident.

Pass 4 Nov 2024 33,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

gearbox mount bolt not fully tightened.

switches for position lamps and rear fog lamps have slight defect.

Fail 4 Nov 2024 33,197 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing x2 (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

gearbox mount bolt not fully tightened.

switches for position lamps and rear fog lamps have slight defect.

Pass 22 Nov 2023 29,143 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe poorly formed

Rear brake pipes poorly secured

rear fog and side lamp switches require attention

Pass 1 Dec 2022 22,884 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 17,205 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 10,313 miles

offside front body mount bolt poorly secured

service brake pedal has minimal reserve travel, further investigation recommended.

Pass 1 Nov 2019 6,146 miles

substantial widespread general corrosion.

Fail 29 Oct 2019 6,134 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

substantial widespread general corrosion.

Pass 26 Oct 2018 213,319 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 213,317 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 206,605 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

general corrosion.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 202,310 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 199,248 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 199,227 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.2.C.1c)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre has a s crew in the tread

Pass 17 Nov 2014 196,163 miles

Battery holder corroded

N/side front tyre has age degredation

Pass 26 Nov 2013 194,357 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 194,354 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

battery box heavily corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 191,126 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 184,336 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 182,378 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 182,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Nov 2009 179,631 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 179,600 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 177,019 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 172,475 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 168,170 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 168,170 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 163,951 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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F642 WEJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 F642 WEJ, 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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F642 WEJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 February 1989.

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