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1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F353 RBM

F353 RBM

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11/01/1989. Recorded mileage 246,380 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2494cc

F353 RBM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
  • 246,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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F353 RBM Mileage History

  1. 16/05/2022245,778 mi
  2. 19/05/2023245,744 mi-34 mi
  3. 17/05/2024246,145 mi+401 mi
  4. 14/05/2025246,380 mi+235 mi
  5. 14/05/2025246,380 mi

Average of roughly 201 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

F353 RBM MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 13 May 2026, 02:00
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 (F353 RBM) between May 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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