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F294 AJX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

146,581 mi
Last recorded146,581 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF294 AJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 146,581 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 145,134 miles

very dry underneath

Fail 8 May 2012 145,134 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

very dry underneath

Pass 11 May 2011 143,433 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 143,433 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 141,195 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 141,195 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to offside rear rim

corrosion to vehicle

handbrake would benefit from adjustment

nearside rear half shaft seeping slightly

slight play in lower steering uj

Pass 5 May 2009 137,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

handbrake would benefit from adjustment

nearside central body mount has heavey corrosion

nearside rear shaft seal leaking slightley

vehicle is in a very dry state

Fail 14 Apr 2009 137,435 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

handbrake would benefit from adjustment

heavey corrosion to most parts of vehicle

heavey corrosion to nearside central body mounting

slight oil leak from nearside rear shaft seal

Pass 7 May 2008 134,428 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 134,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 130,121 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 130,121 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 125,481 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 125,472 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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F294 AJX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F294 AJX, 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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F294 AJX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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