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F77 FWT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,759 mi
Last recorded118,759 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF77 FWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2026 118,759 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chasis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 117,436 miles

Exhaust mounting defective @ gearbox mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Onto exhaust. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 117,435 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Registration plate inscription missing Plate incomplete (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective @ gearbox mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Silvering missing. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Onto exhaust. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 111,611 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 111,326 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 110,645 miles

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

all brake pipes showings signs of corrosion

all suspension bushes cracked

front wipers deteriorated

general corrosion of vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2010 110,645 miles

all brake pipes showings signs of corrosion

all suspension bushes cracked

front wipers deteriorated

general corrosion of vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2009 107,886 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 105,003 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 105,003 miles

Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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F77 FWT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F77 FWT, 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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F77 FWT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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