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1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F605 TFH

F605 TFH

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20/03/1989. Recorded mileage 179,512 miles. MOT valid until 29/11/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29/11/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2495cc

F605 TFH Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
  • 179,512 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
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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F605 TFH Mileage History

  1. 27/10/2021173,024 mi
  2. 30/11/2023173,236 mi+212 mi
  3. 15/11/2024175,896 mi+2,660 mi
  4. 20/11/2025179,512 mi+3,616 mi

Average of roughly 1,596 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

F605 TFH 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.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (F605 TFH) between October 2021 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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