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F373 CEX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

234,215 mi
Last recorded234,215 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF373 CEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2025 234,215 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis and Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Rearward (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm Forward belt (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm Rearward (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat box corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Footwell and bulkhead corroded.

Offside Front Seatbox corroded.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 234,175 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 233,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

underside corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2023 233,865 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

underside corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2022 233,623 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 233,388 miles

Front Steering damper bushes worn

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 233,129 miles

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

underside corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2019 233,046 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 232,713 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 232,108 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 230,909 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing towards limit

Pass 29 Oct 2015 230,183 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 228,131 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 226,718 miles

Nearside door post (lower) corroded, not considered a prescribed area.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 225,168 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 225,161 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 223,064 miles

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

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

Oil leak from nearside front swivel/hub seal. No brake contmination observed at time of test.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 220,811 miles

Noted suspension lean to nearside, not considered excessive.

Offside rear (side facing ) seat belt "chewed", not considered testable item.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 217,155 miles

1)Steering damper bushes worn, 2) N/S/F Hub seal leaking 3) N/S of bulkhead corroded, not prescribed area. 4) O/S of bulkhead welded from inside vehicle.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 214,126 miles

1 Both front headlights deteriorated, 2 Front seat belts, slight fraying, 3 N/S of bulkhead, corroded & holed, not Prescribed area!, 4 Steering damper bushes worn

Pass 24 Oct 2007 208,548 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Bulkhead corroded both sides, not in prescribed areas.

Front chassis corroded both sides by coil spring turrets, not excessively.

Offside rear chassis corroded & holed, not in prescribed areas.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 199,641 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 188,723 miles

Front of cab (by n/s door mirror corroded), not prescribed area.

Rear chassis corroded, none excessively.

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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F373 CEX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F373 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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F373 CEX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 June 1989.

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