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1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F838 LRA

F838 LRA

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/05/1989. Recorded mileage 167,275 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/10/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2495cc

F838 LRA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2024
  • 167,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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F838 LRA Mileage History

  1. 29/11/2022166,577 mi
  2. 19/09/2023166,638 mi+61 mi
  3. 25/09/2024167,275 mi+637 mi
  4. 26/09/2024167,275 mi
  5. 02/10/2024167,275 mi

Average of roughly 379 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F838 LRA MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 (F838 LRA) between November 2022 and October 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 02 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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