CarVerify

Free Car Check

F399 CEX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

188,137 mi
Last recorded188,137 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF399 CEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 188,137 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2025 188,000 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2024 187,660 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 187,433 miles

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

underside corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2022 186,836 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 186,322 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 185,940 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 184,998 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 183,856 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 183,321 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on centre tread area & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen

Pass 29 Apr 2016 182,369 miles

Offside Rear slight bind

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 181,429 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 180,742 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 179,131 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 177,334 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 175,689 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Off side front floor pan holed/corroded, not considered to be a prescribed area.

Steering drop arm ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 29 Apr 2010 173,060 miles

Play in nearside (forward) track rod end, not considered excessive.

Signs of previous wheel "rubbing" on front suspension tie bars, no fouling seen.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 168,634 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 163,024 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 157,640 miles

Screen damage (offside), outside swept area

Pass 21 Apr 2006 150,879 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F399 CEX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F399 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F399 CEX?

You can check the full history of F399 CEX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F399 CEX registered?

F399 CEX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 1989.

Is F399 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F399 CEX shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F399 CEX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F399 CEX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.