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1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F931 UNP

F931 UNP

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1989. Recorded mileage 239,605 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2495cc

F931 UNP Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2025
  • 239,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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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 (60%)
! Older vehicle
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F931 UNP Mileage History

  1. 04/04/2023229,279 mi
  2. 18/03/2024235,174 mi+5,895 mi
  3. 12/04/2024235,495 mi+321 mi
  4. 12/04/2024235,495 mi
  5. 27/03/2025239,605 mi+4,110 mi

Average of roughly 5,215 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F931 UNP MOT History

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

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (F931 UNP) between April 2023 and March 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 27 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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