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EJZ 3716

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,957 mi
Last recorded140,957 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJZ 3716
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 140,957 miles

Corrosion to chassis at tow bar fixing area

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 140,946 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Steering box lower joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Corrosion to chassis at tow bar fixing area

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 140,730 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 140,461 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 140,054 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 139,804 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 139,803 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2020 137,947 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 137,944 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 136,850 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 136,847 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn fractured (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 133,322 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 149,099 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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EJZ 3716 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EJZ 3716, 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 EJZ 3716 registered?

EJZ 3716 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is EJZ 3716 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJZ 3716 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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