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F295 AJX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,909 mi
Last recorded142,909 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF295 AJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 142,909 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 142,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 142,364 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 142,066 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 140,735 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 140,729 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working when side lights on (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 136,995 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 134,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

slight leak offside front swivel seal

Pass 2 Apr 2013 129,031 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 124,646 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 119,344 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 112,279 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 106,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 106,414 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 99,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 99,120 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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F295 AJX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 F295 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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What year was F295 AJX registered?

F295 AJX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 May 1989.

Is F295 AJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F295 AJX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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