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A17 CNM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

173,631 mi
Last recorded173,631 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 CNM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2026 173,631 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both rear block ends corroded

Brake pedal feels long

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp beam images poor

Nearside Front Out rigger corroded

Nearside Rear Door excessively corroding around door latch

Offside Front End of chassis rail corroding near number plate

Offside Rear Door corroding and fractured near door latch

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear lights affected when rear door is open

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 172,597 miles

All rear seats have slight movement

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

OSF wheel hub has slight leak

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

Steering linkage ball joint slightly deteriated

Steering linkage from box has slight play

Fail 12 Mar 2025 172,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis near body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

ALL 3 rear seat backs have moment but are not insecure

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

Front exhaust has small hole and blow

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt linkage from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front front seat has moment at fixings but is not insecure

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front prop shaft gator split

hole underside has surface corrosion front to rear

rear body cross member corroded

steering linkage from steering box has slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2024 169,533 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 166,514 miles

All tyres cracked

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 163,561 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front outrigger holed

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 163,560 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose Front prop,front uj all bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front outrigger holed

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 161,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tailpipe insecure and system corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak from front hubs

Pass 27 Jan 2020 160,371 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 159,396 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 156,821 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 155,073 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 151,526 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 149,038 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 149,034 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 145,966 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 145,966 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 142,575 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 135,708 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 130,246 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 127,540 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 127,537 miles

Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 126,933 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 126,933 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 123,731 miles

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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A17 CNM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 A17 CNM, 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 A17 CNM registered?

A17 CNM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 April 1989.

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