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F54 XEJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,105 mi
Last recorded117,105 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF54 XEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 117,105 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 116,768 miles

Drag link 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))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 116,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 115,423 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 112,987 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 112,594 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 110,500 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 108,364 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 103,292 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 102,579 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 99,745 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 96,668 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s /front seat's deteriated

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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F54 XEJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F54 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 F54 XEJ registered?

F54 XEJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 1989.

Is F54 XEJ safe to buy?

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