1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F583 GNW
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1989. Recorded mileage 91,231 miles. MOT valid until 30/06/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,231 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2492cc
F583 GNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 91,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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F583 GNW Mileage History
- 13/05/202490,754 mi
- 26/06/202590,844 mi+90 mi
- 27/06/202590,844 mi
- 25/06/202691,231 mi+387 mi
- 02/07/202691,231 mi
Average of roughly 223 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F583 GNW 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 (F583 GNW) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 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: “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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