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F443 XEJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,153 mi
Last recorded87,153 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF443 XEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 87,153 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 87,153 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 86,404 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 85,086 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 84,171 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Apr 2020 84,170 miles

Front Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Jul 2015 82,900 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

o/s/r axle hub may be leaking

suspension mod

Fail 22 Jul 2015 82,900 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

o/s/r axle hub may be leaking

suspension mod

Pass 31 May 2014 81,633 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 81,578 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 77,321 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

although the brakes are efficient enough to meet the required standard the rear brakes require servicing and adjustment

steering box slight oil leak

steering damper bush slight play steering box end

Pass 30 Dec 2010 75,571 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 75,571 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 75,571 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 74,277 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 74,277 miles

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

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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F443 XEJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F443 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 F443 XEJ registered?

F443 XEJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 June 1989.

Is F443 XEJ safe to buy?

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