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1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F603 BWO

F603 BWO

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10/04/1989. Recorded mileage 201,453 miles. MOT valid until 22/10/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 22/10/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2495cc

F603 BWO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
  • 201,453 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
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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F603 BWO Mileage History

  1. 11/11/2022200,947 mi
  2. 28/06/2024201,242 mi+295 mi
  3. 01/07/2024201,251 mi+9 mi
  4. 10/10/2025201,453 mi+202 mi
  5. 23/10/2025201,453 mi

Average of roughly 172 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F603 BWO 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 (F603 BWO) between November 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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