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F532 CEG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

142,338 mi
Last recorded142,338 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF532 CEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 142,338 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage steering box slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 142,338 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both front and rear (4.4.3 (b))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage steering box slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 141,101 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 140,478 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 138,746 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels

Fail 17 Aug 2023 138,746 miles

Brake disc contaminated hand brake disc (1.1.14 (b))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels

Pass 14 Mar 2023 138,586 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels

Pass 8 Mar 2022 137,223 miles

Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 137,222 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Fuel filter insecure

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 135,688 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 135,687 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2020 134,244 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

rear tyres protruding beyond wheel arches

Fail 16 Jan 2020 134,238 miles

Axle insecure pan-hard rod bush excessively worn (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

rear tyres protruding beyond wheel arches

Fail 12 Dec 2019 134,198 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 23 Nov 2018 132,852 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 132,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 132,829 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 132,529 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 130,526 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 128,396 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 127,206 miles

n/s/f unable to fully inspect seat belt due to child seat

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to coating applied

Pass 12 Jan 2012 126,421 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 124,826 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 124,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 121,725 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked o/s/r hub oil seal leaking front innner discs faces corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2007 116,299 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2007 116,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 107,185 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 107,185 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

fuel cap locked - unable to inspect

unable to open bonnet

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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F532 CEG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 F532 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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F532 CEG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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