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F371 CEX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

61,870 mi
Last recorded61,870 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF371 CEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 61,870 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 60,238 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 56,412 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 50,230 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear bump stops missing

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 50,054 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front suspension (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front suspension (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported axel /flexy - brake pipes (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear bump stops missing

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 163,684 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 May 2015 163,684 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f hub has one bolt missing

Fail 10 Oct 2013 163,684 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

No ignition lights

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Partial part of a jack stuck in battery box underneath vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2010 163,431 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 163,430 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 163,428 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Outer Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Sep 2010 162,945 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 158,035 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 158,035 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 155,161 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 154,507 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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F371 CEX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 F371 CEX, 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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F371 CEX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 June 1989.

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