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F905 PJU

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,757 mi
Last recorded73,757 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF905 PJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 73,757 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2026 73,757 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 73,191 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 72,479 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 71,737 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 161,875 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 161,875 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 153,833 miles

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

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

parking brake has very little reserve will need adjustment shortly

Fail 2 Feb 2008 153,833 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

parking brake has very little reserve will need adjustment shortly

Pass 27 Jan 2007 150,682 miles

Steering arm dust cover split.

Fail 24 Jan 2007 150,677 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering arm track rod end dust cover split.

Pass 19 Jan 2006 148,327 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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F905 PJU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F905 PJU, 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 F905 PJU registered?

F905 PJU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F905 PJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F905 PJU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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