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F746 WSD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,003 mi
Last recorded159,003 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF746 WSD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 159,003 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 157,429 miles

Nearside Front tractor joint seal weeping

prop shaft rear universal joint worn

Fail 12 Jan 2018 157,429 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front tractor joint seal weeping

prop shaft rear universal joint worn

Fail 7 Nov 2017 157,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis around front trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at trailing arm mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis around front trailing arm mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber support tower (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis between front and rear trailing arm mounts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis adjacent to spring bed area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bushes in axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at trailing arm mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear fluid leakage at rear drum- diff oil?

prop shaft rear joint worn (handbrake)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 153,992 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 151,499 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 148,649 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 144,223 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 144,223 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 132,718 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 132,718 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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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F746 WSD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F746 WSD, 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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F746 WSD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 1989.

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