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AXI 3251

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,691 mi
Last recorded96,691 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXI 3251
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 96,691 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2025 96,691 miles

Vehicle has been modified for OFFROAD USE

Fail 6 Dec 2025 96,691 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle has been modified for OFFROAD USE

Pass 28 Aug 2024 96,691 miles

Vehicle has been modified for offroad use

Pass 2 Sep 2023 96,649 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 96,491 miles

Vehicle has been modified for offroad use

Pass 10 Sep 2021 96,491 miles

modified for off road use trayback

Pass 5 Dec 2008 95,587 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 95,587 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 95,109 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 94,489 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 93,014 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2004 92,545 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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AXI 3251 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AXI 3251, 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 AXI 3251 registered?

AXI 3251 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 June 1989.

Is AXI 3251 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AXI 3251 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AXI 3251 have outstanding finance?

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