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F643 WCV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

61,645 mi
Last recorded61,645 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF643 WCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 61,645 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 61,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 61,645 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 61,645 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 61,645 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 61,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 61,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 61,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 61,645 miles

both rear tie bar mount bushes worn slightly

front tie bar to axle mount bushes worn slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2016 61,645 miles

both rear tie bar mount bushes slightly worn

rear brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 14 May 2015 61,645 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 61,645 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 61,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 61,645 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 61,569 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 61,569 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 56,565 miles

offside front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

rear brake pads starting to wear low

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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F643 WCV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 F643 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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What year was F643 WCV registered?

F643 WCV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 1989.

Is F643 WCV safe to buy?

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