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1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F3 RTB

F3 RTB

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1989. Recorded mileage 222,198 miles. MOT valid until 06/03/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06/03/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2496cc

F3 RTB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
  • 222,198 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.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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F3 RTB Mileage History

  1. 03/04/2024221,355 mi
  2. 09/04/2024221,355 mi
  3. 07/03/2025221,999 mi+644 mi
  4. 27/02/2026222,198 mi+199 mi
  5. 27/02/2026222,198 mi

Average of roughly 443 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F3 RTB MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
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 (F3 RTB) between April 2024 and February 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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