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1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F518 JRM

F518 JRM

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06/06/1989. Recorded mileage 132,554 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 31/08/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2495cc

F518 JRM Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2023
  • 132,554 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 (75%)
! Older vehicle
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F518 JRM Mileage History

  1. 19/08/2021129,904 mi
  2. 10/08/2022131,264 mi+1,360 mi
  3. 30/08/2023132,553 mi+1,289 mi
  4. 01/09/2023132,554 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 1,303 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

F518 JRM MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 3 Jun 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.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (F518 JRM) between August 2021 and September 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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