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F758 WAF

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,236 mi
Last recorded101,236 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF758 WAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 101,236 miles

all tyres showing signs of wear & slight perished cracks

Pass 19 Feb 2018 101,041 miles

play in waterpump bearing

slight corrosion front discs inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2017 100,565 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 100,307 miles

Both headlamp aims on lowest limit

Offside Front Top brake back plate is missing

Rear seats not in use

Slight fuel leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 99,919 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 99,780 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 99,400 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 99,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 99,297 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 97,535 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 97,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 96,568 miles

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

oil, leak to top of engine

Fail 9 Jun 2010 96,568 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

oil, leak to top of engine

Pass 18 Jun 2009 95,241 miles

engine breathing heavily

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

rear diff front oil seal leaking

Fail 15 Jun 2009 95,241 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

engine breathing heavily

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

rear diff front oil seal leaking

Pass 16 Jun 2008 94,233 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 94,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 93,429 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 93,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 91,769 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 91,769 miles

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

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

engine breather pipe cornected!!!!

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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F758 WAF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F758 WAF, 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 F758 WAF registered?

F758 WAF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1989.

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