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F342 XEJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,715 mi
Last recorded130,715 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF342 XEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2026 130,715 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Bulkhead and floor corroded

Chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 127,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 127,014 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor under pedal box (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Engine mounting bracket excessively loose nut missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 119,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 119,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear unable to check wheel bearing and tyre due to brake bind

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

both front shock absorbers corroding

fuel tank damp

general under body corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2022 118,226 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 115,591 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 114,045 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 112,305 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 108,402 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 105,307 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 99,993 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle a frame joint has slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2009 98,268 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2009 98,142 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2008 95,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

OS door stiff in operation.

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear crossmember to chassis area corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2008 95,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leak on engine

rear chassis to croossmember deteriorated both sides

Pass 7 Feb 2007 92,888 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 92,888 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 90,474 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 90,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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F342 XEJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 F342 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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F342 XEJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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