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1989 LAND ROVER DEFENDER2.5L Diesel

F173 TFA

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1989 LAND ROVER DEFENDER is a Diesel vehicle with a 2495cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 167,252.

MOT

Expired

Expires 22/01/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 167,252
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1989
Engine: 2495cc

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/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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V5C Logbook

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1989 Land Rover Defender (F173 TFA) has a recorded MOT history spanning from December 2021 to January 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Land Rover has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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