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F903 AJX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,147 mi
Last recorded70,147 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF903 AJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 70,147 miles

Front radius arm bushes slight play

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 70,078 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 69,985 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 69,961 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 69,846 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 69,614 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 69,187 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 68,868 miles

osf10mm osr10mm nsr10mm nsf10mm

Pass 19 May 2014 68,348 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 67,973 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 64,558 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 67,206 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010
Pass 15 Jun 2009 66,646 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 66,122 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 65,952 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 65,952 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 65,753 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 65,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F903 AJX 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 80%.

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 F903 AJX, 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 F903 AJX registered?

F903 AJX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 1989.

Is F903 AJX safe to buy?

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