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F742 XJT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,393 mi
Last recorded159,393 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF742 XJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 159,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

no reverse lights

Pass 26 Nov 2024 158,862 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 157,637 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 155,455 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 151,580 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 151,090 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 151,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 149,480 miles

Indicator switch worn.

Nearside Rear shock absorber bush worn.

Slight oil leak on engine.

Pass 4 May 2018 143,448 miles

Indicator switch worn.

Fail 2 May 2018 143,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Indicator switch worn.

Pass 5 May 2017 141,384 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 140,755 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 140,488 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 140,369 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 140,361 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 139,956 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 139,956 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 136,287 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 134,062 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 134,062 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 133,337 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 133,337 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 132,770 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 131,189 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 129,912 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 128,302 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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F742 XJT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F742 XJT, 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 F742 XJT registered?

F742 XJT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 May 1989.

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