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E3 MUX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,962 mi
Last recorded25,962 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 MUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 25,962 miles

head lamp and fog lamp switches temperamental operation.

o/s wing LED indicator intermittent operation.

rear axle upper ball joint slight play.

various oil leaks.

Pass 17 Mar 2025 25,898 miles

front number plate resting on dash/displayed o/s/f lower screen.

head lamp and fog lamp switches temperamental operation.

rear axle upper ball joint slight play.

various oil leaks.

Pass 14 Feb 2024 25,898 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 25,070 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 24,834 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm balljoint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 24,831 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm balljoint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 24,029 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 22,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2010 22,273 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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E3 MUX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E3 MUX, 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 E3 MUX registered?

E3 MUX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is E3 MUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 MUX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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