1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F657 CWX
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 56,156 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,156 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F657 CWX Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 56,156 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F657 CWX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (F657 CWX) between November 2005 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
F657 CWX Mileage History
- 28/11/2005102,278 mi
- 05/12/2005102,278 mi
- 20/12/2006105,447 mi+3,169 mi
- 17/04/2008108,448 mi+3,001 mi
- 20/10/2009111,419 mi+2,971 mi
- 20/03/201283,942 mi-27,477 mi
- 02/09/2013100,000 mi+16,058 mi
- 09/09/2013100,000 mi
- 04/10/2021112,064 mi+12,064 mi
- 13/10/202151,133 mi-60,931 mi
- 17/10/202253,115 mi+1,982 mi
- 18/10/202253,131 mi+16 mi
- 08/09/202354,303 mi+1,172 mi
- 11/09/202354,305 mi+2 mi
- 03/09/202454,995 mi+690 mi
- 28/08/202555,569 mi+574 mi
- 18/09/202656,156 mi+587 mi
Average of roughly -2,217 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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