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F993 WOL

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,072 mi
Last recorded92,072 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF993 WOL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 92,072 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer bar n/s bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective linkage worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 91,785 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2020 91,346 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 91,330 miles

Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2018 90,602 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 Nov 2018 90,602 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2017 89,560 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 89,560 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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F993 WOL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,304cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F993 WOL, 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 F993 WOL registered?

F993 WOL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 1989.

Is F993 WOL safe to buy?

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