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CRN 110V

1989 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,243 mi
Last recorded85,243 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRN 110V
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 85,243 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint on top of rear axle boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to upper front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to upper front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 84,979 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 84,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 84,211 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 83,151 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 80,491 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 80,477 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 80,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 78,405 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 76,801 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 76,801 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 75,673 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 75,135 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 74,719 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 72,843 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

front propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 29 Jun 2012 72,016 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 72,016 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 65,637 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 65,637 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2010 56,010 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 49,393 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ext. system getting rusty in places

general play/wear in steering linkage

general wear on all discs

near side rear tyre getting low on tread

slight damage to off side front wing

spare tyre getting low on tread

surface rust on parts of susp.

tow bar fitted, no tow ball fitted

Pass 29 May 2009 49,393 miles

ext. system getting rusty in places

general play/wear in steering linkage

general wear on all discs

near side rear tyre getting low on tread

slight damage to off side front wing

spare tyre getting low on tread

surface rust on parts of susp.

tow bar fitted, no tow ball fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2006 173,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CRN 110V is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CRN 110V, 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 CRN 110V registered?

CRN 110V is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 1989.

Is CRN 110V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRN 110V shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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