1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F111 EAV
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1989. Recorded mileage 195,233 miles. MOT valid until 16/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2494cc
F111 EAV Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2026
- 195,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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F111 EAV Mileage History
- 14/03/2006101,904 mi
- 26/02/2007106,227 mi+4,323 mi
- 29/03/2007106,797 mi+570 mi
- 28/03/2008115,446 mi+8,649 mi
- 28/03/2008115,446 mi
- 12/03/2009123,055 mi+7,609 mi
- 13/03/2009123,057 mi+2 mi
- 30/08/2011157,470 mi+34,413 mi
- 15/08/2012157,470 mi
- 11/09/2012157,470 mi
- 18/02/2014175,347 mi+17,877 mi
- 03/02/2015177,719 mi+2,372 mi
- 05/02/2016178,619 mi+900 mi
- 05/02/2016178,619 mi
- 20/07/2016179,467 mi+848 mi
- 07/07/2017181,171 mi+1,704 mi
- 09/07/2018182,353 mi+1,182 mi
- 09/07/2018182,355 mi+2 mi
- 02/07/2019184,318 mi+1,963 mi
- 03/07/2019184,320 mi+2 mi
- 25/06/2020185,495 mi+1,175 mi
- 25/06/2020185,495 mi
- 24/06/2021187,134 mi+1,639 mi
- 02/07/2022188,700 mi+1,566 mi
- 06/07/2023191,919 mi+3,219 mi
- 17/02/2025193,761 mi+1,842 mi
- 07/02/2026195,233 mi+1,472 mi
Average of roughly 4,689 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
F111 EAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (F111 EAV) between March 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength c”; “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
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