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F701 CCW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,619 mi
Last recorded118,619 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF701 CCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 118,619 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

fuel tank guard corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2025 117,183 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all shock absorbers corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2017 116,874 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 113,908 miles

Offside Front Outer Oil leak Front right hub slight leak oil ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 113,908 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Oil leak Front right hub slight leak oil ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 113,470 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 113,324 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 111,992 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 109,185 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 107,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside and offside front swivel joints slightly leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2010 104,716 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

swivel seals leaking both front

Pass 21 Oct 2009 101,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

slight bind on n/s rear brake

some corroded areas on front bulkhead

some surface corrosion on chassis areas

Pass 13 Oct 2008 97,456 miles

Fuel tank carrier rusted

Fail 13 Oct 2008 97,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (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)

Fuel tank carrier rusted

Pass 17 Oct 2007 93,590 miles

rear brakes start to bind in reverse

some signs of rusting on underbody / front bulkhead areas

Fail 15 Oct 2007 93,590 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes start to bind in reverse

some signs of rusting on underbody / front bulkhead areas

Pass 18 Oct 2006 90,189 miles

signs of rusting on front bulkhead

Fail 17 Oct 2006 90,189 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

signs of rusting on front bulkhead

Pass 7 Nov 2005 86,850 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chassis becoming very rusty

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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F701 CCW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F701 CCW, 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 F701 CCW registered?

F701 CCW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 May 1989.

Is F701 CCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F701 CCW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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