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WIL 2364

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,716 mi
Last recorded88,716 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIL 2364
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 88,716 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 87,774 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 85,950 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 85,950 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 85,571 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 85,571 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 80,819 miles

Exhaust system corrosion

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 80,819 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust system corrosion

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

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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WIL 2364 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc 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 WIL 2364, 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 WIL 2364 registered?

WIL 2364 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 August 1989.

Is WIL 2364 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIL 2364 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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