Yes, F728 JFJ is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 November 2026 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for F728 JFJ?

The MOT for F728 JFJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 6 April 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of F728 JFJ?

The recorded mileage for F728 JFJ is 251,885 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F728 JFJ ULEZ compliant?

No, F728 JFJ does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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Road Tax Paid

1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F728 JFJ

F728 JFJ

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/07/1989. Recorded mileage 251,885 miles. MOT valid until 06/04/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1989 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 06/04/2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01/11/2026)
Recorded Mileage: 251,885 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 06/04/2027

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/11/2026

Mileage: 251,885 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1989
Engine: 2495cc

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F728 JFJ Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
251,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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F728 JFJ Mileage History

31/03/2023246,141 mi
25/03/2024248,103 mi+1,962 mi
04/04/2025249,204 mi+1,101 mi
08/04/2026251,885 mi+2,681 mi
08/04/2026251,885 mi

Average of roughly 1,900 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F728 JFJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Aug 2026, 22:26

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 (F728 JFJ) between March 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.

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