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F236 COJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,232 mi
Last recorded95,232 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF236 COJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 95,232 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 92,107 miles

vehicle primary off-road use , tow ropes ,tools ,winch hooks ,ground shovel's ground anchors, should be removed when using this vehicle on the road

Pass 22 Nov 2017 92,107 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 91,373 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 89,753 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 89,614 miles

steering damper bush has slight play

Fail 6 Aug 2014 89,614 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

steering damper bush has slight play

Pass 10 Aug 2013 85,722 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 85,291 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 85,291 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 85,206 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

CHASSIS VERY RUSTY.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 83,369 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 83,094 miles

n/s and o/s chassis section surface rust.

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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F236 COJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F236 COJ, 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.

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What year was F236 COJ registered?

F236 COJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 1989.

Is F236 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F236 COJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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