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F921 JUE

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3856cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,898 mi
Last recorded150,898 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF921 JUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,856cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 150,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and slightly kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2025 144,136 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 138,284 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 131,180 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 124,137 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 116,227 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering idler arm boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2020 109,609 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 109,562 miles

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 108,273 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 105,645 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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F921 JUE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,856cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 F921 JUE, 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

How do I check the history of F921 JUE?

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What year was F921 JUE registered?

F921 JUE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F921 JUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F921 JUE shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F921 JUE have outstanding finance?

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