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1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F857 KTT

F857 KTT

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20/02/1989. Recorded mileage 143,228 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 08/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2495cc

F857 KTT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2025
  • 143,228 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
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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F857 KTT Mileage History

  1. 22/03/2022137,093 mi
  2. 20/03/2023140,358 mi+3,265 mi
  3. 29/03/2023140,374 mi+16 mi
  4. 08/04/2024142,784 mi+2,410 mi
  5. 09/04/2025143,228 mi+444 mi

Average of roughly 2,012 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F857 KTT 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 (F857 KTT) between March 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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