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F853 WCP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

177,144 mi
Last recorded177,144 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF853 WCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2023 177,144 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 175,624 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 172,343 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 167,335 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 159,194 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 153,665 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 148,898 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 145,092 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 140,176 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 135,634 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 131,531 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 128,490 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 124,533 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 119,305 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 112,599 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 105,632 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 97,448 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 88,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F853 WCP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F853 WCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F853 WCP registered?

F853 WCP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 February 1989.

Is F853 WCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F853 WCP shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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