1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F543 JFM
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16/03/1989. Recorded mileage 65,165 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,165 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2495cc
F543 JFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/09/2026
- 65,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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F543 JFM Mileage History
- 12/10/202362,808 mi
- 17/10/202463,752 mi+944 mi
- 13/09/202564,296 mi+544 mi
- 16/09/202564,298 mi+2 mi
- 07/09/202665,165 mi+867 mi
Average of roughly 811 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F543 JFM MOT History
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 (F543 JFM) between October 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust silencer insecure Center (8.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear (6.1.2 (a))”; “Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))”.
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