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F945 CUX

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,879 mi
Last recorded95,879 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF945 CUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 95,879 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 95,879 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering ram components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 95,860 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery tray holed and corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sphere leaking

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body and chassis have signs of corrosion

both front inner wings excessively corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 95,129 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 94,449 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 93,705 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut/split but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 92,709 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 91,835 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 90,910 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis in a corroded condition.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 90,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside & nearside rear shock absorber dust shrouds corroded.

Pass 6 May 2009 88,893 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 88,059 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 86,828 miles

rear chassis corroded

rear spring saddles on rear axle corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 21 Dec 2005 86,013 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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F945 CUX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F945 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 F945 CUX registered?

F945 CUX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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