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F906 AJX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,828 mi
Last recorded108,828 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF906 AJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 108,828 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 107,358 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 105,913 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 103,236 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 99,756 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 93,504 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 89,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 87,799 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint ()

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play tractor joint (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 87,798 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint ()

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play tractor joint (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 May 2017 84,764 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 11 May 2017 84,763 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 May 2016 81,105 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 81,104 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 77,441 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 77,441 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 12 May 2014 72,657 miles

oil leak from oil cooler

Fail 8 May 2014 72,640 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

oil leak from oil cooler

Pass 20 May 2013 69,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 58,748 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/Front And O/S/Front Tracktor Joints Leaking Slightly.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 58,265 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front and rear brakes binding

Pass 21 Oct 2008 58,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 29 May 2007 55,782 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 44,606 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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F906 AJX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 F906 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 F906 AJX registered?

F906 AJX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F906 AJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F906 AJX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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