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F528 CEG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

215,460 mi
Last recorded215,460 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF528 CEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 215,460 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 209,762 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 205,114 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 198,510 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 198,501 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 198,479 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 198,479 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 193,023 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 186,449 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 180,781 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 174,106 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 171,867 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 171,020 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 171,890 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 171,867 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 162,140 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 159,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 151,988 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 143,816 miles

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

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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F528 CEG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 F528 CEG, 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 F528 CEG registered?

F528 CEG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 1989.

Is F528 CEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F528 CEG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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