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F932 RWS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,272 mi
Last recorded143,272 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF932 RWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 143,272 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel from rear of fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight movement bolts fixing have movement on shaker plates (2.1.1 (d) (i))

general age related corrosion to chassis/suspension and braking components

Pass 30 Jun 2025 141,225 miles

Offside Front Footwell panel corroded

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 140,194 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front steering swivel leaking

Offside Front steering swivel leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2023 138,862 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front steering swivel leaking

Offside Front steering swivel leaking

unable to check all rear seat belts

Pass 14 Mar 2022 137,314 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front swivel joint weeping

Offside Front swivel joint weeeping

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

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

unable to check all rear seat belts

under side body and chassis corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2022 137,301 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front swivel joint weeping

Offside Front swivel joint weeeping

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

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

unable to check all rear seat belts

under side body and chassis corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2021 135,068 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front swivel joint weeping

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front swivel joint weeping

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 135,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front swivel joint weeping

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front swivel joint weeping

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 133,375 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 131,686 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on the side walls

Pass 26 Mar 2018 128,254 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak engine & transfer box

both rear tyres perished on the side walls

Pass 27 Mar 2017 125,266 miles

all 4 tyres cracked / perished on s/walls

Pass 14 Mar 2007 123,603 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 123,601 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 6 Mar 2006 121,364 miles

rear shocker bushes perished. both rear tyres perished. slight binding from o/s/r brake

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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F932 RWS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F932 RWS, 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 F932 RWS registered?

F932 RWS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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