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F341 XEJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

140,950 mi
Last recorded140,950 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF341 XEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 140,950 miles

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

General light corrosion underside.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 140,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 139,952 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 138,450 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 138,156 miles

Front axle swivel pin seals misting of oil

Nearside Front wheel corroded

Offside Rear wheel corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2021 138,156 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front axle swivel pin seals misting of oil

Nearside Front wheel corroded

Offside Rear wheel corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 138,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 137,578 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 137,554 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel BOTH (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 137,096 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 136,692 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 136,576 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 136,212 miles

Ball joint has slight play pitman arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 135,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 135,916 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 134,732 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 134,732 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 134,235 miles

advice n/s rear tyre has cracks in side wall

advice o/s rear tyre has cracks in side wall

advice slight leak from o/s front king pin seal

advice slight play in front stabilizer bar bush

Pass 18 Aug 2011 133,450 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 132,531 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 131,637 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 129,798 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 129,267 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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F341 XEJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 F341 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F341 XEJ registered?

F341 XEJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 1989.

Is F341 XEJ safe to buy?

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