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F151 CSM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

139,478 mi
Last recorded139,478 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF151 CSM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 139,478 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 137,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 135,889 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 133,793 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 132,295 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 130,805 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Minor corrosion to bulkhead outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Minor corrosion to bulkhead outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 130,762 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upper bulkhead by door hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 129,155 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint housing leaking slightly

Nearside Front Upper Bulkhead corroded

Offside Front Axle swivel joint housing leaking slightly

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes at reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 126,133 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 123,874 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 121,555 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 118,723 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 115,896 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 113,273 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 110,506 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 110,452 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 107,661 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 104,732 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 104,732 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 100,005 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 93,158 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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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F151 CSM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 F151 CSM, 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 F151 CSM registered?

F151 CSM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 May 1989.

Is F151 CSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F151 CSM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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