1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F266 NVL
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1989. Recorded mileage 145,523 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,523 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2495cc
F266 NVL Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2021
- 145,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
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F266 NVL Mileage History
- 04/05/2006188,574 mi
- 19/03/2007200,000 mi+11,426 mi
- 11/09/2007200,000 mi
- 17/09/2008200,000 mi
- 17/09/2008200,001 mi+1 mi
- 08/09/2009115,424 mi-84,577 mi
- 21/10/2010119,450 mi+4,026 mi
- 21/10/2010119,450 mi
- 18/10/2011120,138 mi+688 mi
- 06/09/2013121,180 mi+1,042 mi
- 09/01/2015121,395 mi+215 mi
- 30/05/2016122,623 mi+1,228 mi
- 27/09/2017128,198 mi+5,575 mi
- 12/11/2018130,538 mi+2,340 mi
- 12/11/2018130,538 mi
- 23/06/2020142,201 mi+11,663 mi
- 12/08/2021145,523 mi+3,322 mi
Average of roughly -2,818 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F266 NVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (F266 NVL) between May 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (32 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)”.
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