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F759 WAF

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests38 (21 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate55.3%

Mileage

60,112 mi
Last recorded60,112 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF759 WAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 17 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 60,112 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

evidence of previous welding repairs

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2026 60,032 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened upper Shock cup corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery box heavily corroded but unlikely to fall out.

Brake pipes covered in underseal

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front footwell heavily corroded

Offside Front footwell heavily corroded

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

welded repairs covered in underseal.

Pass 5 Feb 2025 59,596 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

battery tray corroded but battery is secure

chassis heavily corroded

drivers floor corroded not in a prescribed area

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 22 Jan 2025 59,595 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery tray corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on diff (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected corroded (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

chassis heavily corroded

drivers floor corroded not in a prescribed area

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 15 Aug 2024 59,593 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier rusted badly (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb fitted incorectly (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired leaking (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body component likely to become detached body mount corroded badly (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2023 58,846 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all underside and suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2023 58,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis - radius arm rear bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis multiple places (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 25 May 2022 58,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 May 2022 58,388 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2021 57,883 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2021 57,858 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 57,833 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2020 57,292 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 56,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front out rigger poorly repaired

Offside Front floor pan corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

all under side has advanced corrosion

Fail 14 May 2019 56,725 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded A pillar (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front out rigger poorly repaired

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front floor pan corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

all under side has advanced corrosion

Pass 23 May 2018 55,875 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (corrosion) (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (corrosion) (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (front and rear) (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (x2) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 55,850 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (shock absorber mount x2) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (shock absorber mount) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (corrosion) (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (corrosion) (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (front and rear) (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (x2) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 54,850 miles

Corrosion on chassis and in prescribed areas

Corrosion under body

Extensive welding to rear crossmember

Front coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 11 May 2017 54,790 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)

Corrosion on chassis and in prescribed areas

Corrosion under body

Front coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 May 2016 53,910 miles

nearside front chassis outrigger corroded

nearside rear body mounting bracket corroded

tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 26 May 2015 53,275 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 Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all tyres perished

o/s swivel housing leaking oil

Pass 19 May 2014 52,330 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

tyres starting to perish between tread blocks

Pass 29 May 2013 51,482 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2012 50,535 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 50,535 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 49,562 miles

Nearside Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 48,450 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 48,417 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 47,257 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 47,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2008 46,021 miles

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s bulkhead pillar corroded

Fail 15 May 2008 46,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 May 2007 44,861 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 24 May 2007 44,861 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 43,460 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2006 43,460 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2005 41,832 miles
Fail 10 May 2005 41,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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F759 WAF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.3%.

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 F759 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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F759 WAF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 April 1989.

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