1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F284 JRJ
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 444,108 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 444,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F284 JRJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 444,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F284 JRJ Mileage History
- 25/05/2023380,340 mi
- 16/05/2024404,443 mi+24,103 mi
- 28/05/2025424,469 mi+20,026 mi
- 28/05/2026444,108 mi+19,639 mi
Average of roughly 21,191 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
F284 JRJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (F284 JRJ) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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