1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F357 NCN
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1989. Recorded mileage 193,775 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/07/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27/07/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,775 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2494cc
F357 NCN Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2017
- 193,775 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (34 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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F357 NCN Mileage History
- 02/08/2008161,665 mi
- 22/07/2009163,798 mi+2,133 mi
- 22/07/2009163,798 mi
- 27/08/2010165,543 mi+1,745 mi
- 18/08/2011167,180 mi+1,637 mi
- 25/08/2011167,185 mi+5 mi
- 08/08/2012168,011 mi+826 mi
- 02/05/2013168,011 mi
- 09/05/2013168,023 mi+12 mi
- 07/05/2014173,097 mi+5,074 mi
- 09/05/2014173,099 mi+2 mi
- 11/05/2015182,297 mi+9,198 mi
- 15/05/2015182,297 mi
- 27/06/2016189,558 mi+7,261 mi
- 04/07/2016189,563 mi+5 mi
- 22/06/2017193,667 mi+4,104 mi
- 11/07/2017193,775 mi+108 mi
Average of roughly 3,592 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
F357 NCN 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 (F357 NCN) between August 2008 and July 2017.
The record contains 9 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (34 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Bodywork (13 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 performance not tested Due to faults making the vehicle unsafe to drive (3.7.A.1)”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing Loose (2.4.G.1)”; “Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)”.
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