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F653 CWX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,410 mi
Last recorded45,410 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF653 CWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 45,410 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 45,401 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 45,386 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 45,370 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 45,350 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 45,330 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 45,210 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 45,011 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 44,811 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 44,811 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 44,428 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 138,899 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 135,496 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 131,967 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 173,626 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 173,626 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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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F653 CWX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 F653 CWX, 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 F653 CWX registered?

F653 CWX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F653 CWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F653 CWX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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