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1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F778 PBC

F778 PBC

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11/01/1989. Recorded mileage 141,948 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/06/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2500cc

F778 PBC Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2025
  • 141,948 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
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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F778 PBC Mileage History

  1. 04/11/2021141,652 mi
  2. 08/11/2021141,655 mi+3 mi
  3. 01/07/2025141,948 mi+293 mi

Average of roughly 81 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

F778 PBC MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (F778 PBC) between November 2021 and July 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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