1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F646 BDY
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15/02/1989. Recorded mileage 12,022 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,022 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2496cc
F646 BDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/08/2026
- 12,022 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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F646 BDY Mileage History
- 20/09/202311,078 mi
- 29/08/202411,406 mi+328 mi
- 04/09/202411,410 mi+4 mi
- 22/09/202511,588 mi+178 mi
- 25/08/202612,022 mi+434 mi
Average of roughly 322 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F646 BDY 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 (F646 BDY) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stay bar bush axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”.
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