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1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F848 REU

F848 REU

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1989. Recorded mileage 115,517 miles. MOT valid until 07/12/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 07/12/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2494cc

F848 REU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
  • 115,517 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
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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F848 REU Mileage History

  1. 24/11/2022149,055 mi
  2. 24/11/2023151,178 mi+2,123 mi
  3. 21/11/2024153,291 mi+2,113 mi
  4. 24/11/2025155,468 mi+2,177 mi
  5. 08/12/2025115,517 mi-39,951 mi

Average of roughly -11,036 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

F848 REU 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 (F848 REU) between November 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 08 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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