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F313 COJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,000 mi
Last recorded20,000 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF313 COJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 20,000 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 20,000 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 20,000 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 20,000 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 20,000 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 20,000 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 2,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 20,000 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front propshaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 20,000 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front propshaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 20,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 20,000 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 20,000 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 20,000 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 20,000 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 20,000 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 20,000 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 20,000 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 16,659 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 16,659 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 101,735 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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F313 COJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F313 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F313 COJ registered?

F313 COJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 June 1989.

Is F313 COJ safe to buy?

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