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WIW 4816

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,221 mi
Last recorded157,221 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 4816
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 157,221 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 155,884 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 155,831 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 155,692 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 155,533 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 155,507 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 155,482 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 153,351 miles

Coil springs at front both sides insecure when jacked up.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 153,306 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Coil springs at front both sides insecure when jacked up.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 151,559 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 151,559 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 149,710 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Wipers smearing

Pass 4 Sep 2013 147,107 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

foot pedal has alot of travel but not excessive

Pass 25 Jun 2012 143,870 miles

both front hub seals slightly leaking

o/s/f chassia correded but just outside limits

Pass 22 Jun 2011 139,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

hc slighty high

Fail 22 Jun 2011 139,480 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

hc slighty high

Pass 29 Jun 2010 136,435 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 131,380 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 126,423 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 126,423 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 126,415 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 119,259 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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WIW 4816 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WIW 4816, 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

How do I check the history of WIW 4816?

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What year was WIW 4816 registered?

WIW 4816 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is WIW 4816 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIW 4816 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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