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F645 WCV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,851 mi
Last recorded127,851 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF645 WCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 127,851 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 127,851 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 121,951 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 121,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 115,729 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

front mud flap loose

Pass 21 Mar 2006 110,825 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 110,825 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 WCV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F645 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 F645 WCV registered?

F645 WCV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 1989.

Is F645 WCV safe to buy?

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