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F496 CWW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,599 mi
Last recorded113,599 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF496 CWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 113,599 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 107,830 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 98,772 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 91,204 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 91,204 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 5 Jul 2013 89,979 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 87,451 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 87,837 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

oil leakingout of hand bracke drum

Pass 28 Apr 2011 84,534 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 84,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 81,732 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 81,728 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 26 Nov 2008 78,949 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 Nov 2007 76,960 miles

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

o/s + n/s front tyres on 3-4mm.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 71,301 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 71,286 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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F496 CWW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F496 CWW, 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 F496 CWW registered?

F496 CWW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 January 1989.

Is F496 CWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F496 CWW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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