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F80 GWE

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

210,015 mi
Last recorded210,015 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF80 GWE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 210,015 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Floor pan corroded (been repaired from inside)

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking but not excessive

Offside Front Floor pan corroded (been repaired from inside)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 204,251 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Floor pan corroded (been repaired from inside)

Offside Front Floor pan corroded (been repaired from inside)

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Check strap (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 203,938 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 202,847 miles

Both front floor pan arears corroded

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Slight play in wheel

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 202,345 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 201,601 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 200,616 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 198,987 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 197,353 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 196,142 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 194,236 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 194,236 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 192,343 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 192,325 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 190,769 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 May 2008 188,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f track rod end slight play

Pass 31 May 2008 188,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f track rod end slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2007 184,387 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 184,387 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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F80 GWE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F80 GWE, 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 F80 GWE registered?

F80 GWE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 April 1989.

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