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F757 CEW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,366 mi
Last recorded81,366 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF757 CEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 81,366 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 79,418 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 74,147 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 71,555 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 69,453 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 67,600 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 64,769 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 62,650 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 625,647 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 62,563 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 113,044 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 113,044 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 112,911 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 112,513 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 109,665 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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F757 CEW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F757 CEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F757 CEW registered?

F757 CEW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F757 CEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F757 CEW shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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