1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F945 CUX
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1989. Recorded mileage 95,879 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,879 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2494cc
F945 CUX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2023
- 95,879 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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F945 CUX Mileage History
- 07/08/202395,879 mi
- 27/09/202395,879 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
F945 CUX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (F945 CUX) between August 2023 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens missing (4.4.3 (a))”; “Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”.
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