The road tax status for F254 EDH is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for F254 EDH?

The MOT for F254 EDH is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of F254 EDH?

The recorded mileage for F254 EDH is 242,763 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F254 EDH ULEZ compliant?

No, F254 EDH does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F254 EDH

F254 EDH

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14/02/1989. Recorded mileage 242,763 miles. MOT valid until 17/10/2026.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1989 · Nottingham
MOT Status: Valid until 17/10/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 242,763 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 242,763 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1989
Engine: 2495cc

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F254 EDH Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
242,763 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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F254 EDH Mileage History

05/02/2022233,156 mi
28/09/2023233,174 mi+18 mi
19/10/2023233,176 mi+2 mi
11/10/2024237,664 mi+4,488 mi
15/10/2025242,763 mi+5,099 mi

Average of roughly 2,603 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F254 EDH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Sept 2026, 09:27

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (F254 EDH) between February 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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