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1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F981 WJT

F981 WJT

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10/02/1989. Recorded mileage 97,598 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/08/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2494cc

F981 WJT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2024
  • 97,598 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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F981 WJT Mileage History

  1. 14/09/202197,182 mi
  2. 04/10/202297,356 mi+174 mi
  3. 04/10/202297,356 mi
  4. 29/08/202397,402 mi+46 mi
  5. 07/08/202497,598 mi+196 mi

Average of roughly 144 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F981 WJT 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 (F981 WJT) between September 2021 and August 2024.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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