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F734 WOL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

222,591 mi
Last recorded222,591 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF734 WOL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 222,591 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger body mount as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 31 Jan 2024 216,344 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 211,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 208,300 miles

Central Cab fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced support crossmember for cab support corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking on to anti roll bar bushes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 208,222 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear going to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Cab fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced support crossmember for cab support corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking on to anti roll bar bushes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 202,058 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 194,893 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 186,791 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 177,532 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 165,804 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 155,033 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 18 Sep 2015 154,998 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

windscreen cracked

Pass 6 May 2014 140,701 miles

off side screen damage

Pass 26 Mar 2013 128,092 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 113,020 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 100,713 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 85,879 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

Pass 14 Mar 2009 66,176 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 51,269 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 39,212 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 23,559 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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F734 WOL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 F734 WOL, 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 F734 WOL registered?

F734 WOL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 February 1989.

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