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F751 CUX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

120,986 mi
Last recorded120,986 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF751 CUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 120,986 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 120,906 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 120,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both front hub seals weeping oil

Pass 18 Apr 2018 120,580 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 119,162 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 118,725 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 117,721 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 117,002 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 113,538 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 106,168 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 97,689 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 97,689 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 94,820 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 92,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 91,912 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 89,040 miles

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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F751 CUX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 F751 CUX, 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 F751 CUX registered?

F751 CUX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F751 CUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F751 CUX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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