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F329 XEJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,230 mi
Last recorded161,230 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF329 XEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 161,230 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj and front prop rear uj worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 151,276 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed ns and os outer (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 140,334 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 126,817 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 126,817 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 117,120 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING DAMPER BUSH.

Pass 27 Feb 2020 117,120 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING DAMPER BUSH

Pass 20 Feb 2019 117,120 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 117,120 miles

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

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)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all track rod end boots (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 117,120 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all track rod end boots (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 117,120 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 111,228 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 110,845 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 110,782 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 110,782 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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F329 XEJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F329 XEJ, 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 F329 XEJ registered?

F329 XEJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 April 1989.

Is F329 XEJ safe to buy?

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