Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F148 BDW

F148 BDW

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06/03/1989. Recorded mileage 196,713 miles. MOT valid until 01/04/2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1989 · Nottingham
MOT Status
Valid until 01/04/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
196,713 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 01/04/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2495cc

F148 BDW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
  • 196,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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F148 BDW Mileage History

  1. 31/03/2022181,088 mi
  2. 30/03/2023187,507 mi+6,419 mi
  3. 02/04/2024191,757 mi+4,250 mi
  4. 24/03/2025193,536 mi+1,779 mi
  5. 27/03/2026196,713 mi+3,177 mi

Average of roughly 3,917 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F148 BDW MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (F148 BDW) between March 2022 and March 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY