Official DVLA Record

1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F388 OJE

F388 OJE

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04/05/1989. Recorded mileage 74,555 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1989 · Nottingham
MOT Status
Valid until 19/03/2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
74,555 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 19/03/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2495cc

F388 OJE Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2023
  • 74,555 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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F388 OJE Mileage History

  1. 15/03/202269,614 mi
  2. 15/03/202269,614 mi
  3. 20/03/202374,555 mi+4,941 mi
  4. 20/03/202374,555 mi

Average of roughly 4,874 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

F388 OJE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (F388 OJE) between March 2022 and March 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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