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F724 WPR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,460 mi
Last recorded145,460 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF724 WPR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 145,460 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

reverse light not working

various oil leaks

Fail 22 Jun 2022 145,460 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

reverse light not working

various oil leaks

Pass 8 Apr 2021 144,695 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

rear bump stops missing

Pass 17 Apr 2020 144,488 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 144,162 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 144,156 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 143,157 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 143,137 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 133,292 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in rear prop uj

Fail 29 Aug 2014 133,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in rear prop uj

Pass 15 Aug 2013 129,436 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 129,436 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 123,388 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyre outter side wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2011 120,897 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s/r bumpstop missing

Pass 24 Aug 2010 120,678 miles

Oil leak

nsr bump stop missing

Pass 18 Sep 2009 120,455 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 119,943 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 119,829 miles

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

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

n/s/r bumpstop missing

Pass 20 Sep 2007 116,933 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 113,731 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 110,841 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 110,841 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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F724 WPR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F724 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 F724 WPR registered?

F724 WPR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1989.

Is F724 WPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F724 WPR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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