1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F836 JDM
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/07/1989. Recorded mileage 182,446 miles. MOT valid until 11/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,446 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
F836 JDM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 182,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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: Good
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F836 JDM Mileage History
- 08/07/2022172,364 mi
- 13/07/2023175,968 mi+3,604 mi
- 05/07/2024178,142 mi+2,174 mi
- 08/07/2025180,289 mi+2,147 mi
- 06/07/2026182,446 mi+2,157 mi
Average of roughly 2,524 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F836 JDM 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 (F836 JDM) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 17 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
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