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F721 WPR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

181,823 mi
Last recorded181,823 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF721 WPR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 181,823 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 177,787 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 174,485 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 171,741 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 168,813 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 165,076 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 160,217 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 154,736 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 149,926 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 144,338 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 138,490 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 131,257 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 126,582 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 120,842 miles

Centre Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 112,047 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 100,591 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 100,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 91,511 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 86,034 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 86,034 miles

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

mid x member corroded 2 acc

Pass 29 Sep 2007 81,731 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 76,543 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 76,543 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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F721 WPR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F721 WPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F721 WPR registered?

F721 WPR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 1989.

Is F721 WPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F721 WPR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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