1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F670 UDE
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 111,123 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F670 UDE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 111,123 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.
F670 UDE MOT History
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 (F670 UDE) between July 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
F670 UDE Mileage History
- 29/07/2024108,988 mi
- 09/08/2024108,991 mi+3 mi
- 27/01/2026111,119 mi+2,128 mi
- 09/02/2026111,123 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,392 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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