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F645 LWL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,452 mi
Last recorded134,452 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF645 LWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 134,452 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 127,013 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 115,144 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 103,291 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2019 100,058 miles

top up all dry areas grease all brake pipes hoses and springs now while still ok

Pass 2 Oct 2018 98,086 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 98,082 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 98,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2016 98,057 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2016 98,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 91,421 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 89,433 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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F645 LWL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F645 LWL, 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 F645 LWL registered?

F645 LWL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 1989.

Is F645 LWL safe to buy?

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