1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F126 HAM
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 161,452 miles. MOT valid until 24 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F126 HAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 161,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F126 HAM MOT History
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 (F126 HAM) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis and crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (”; “Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”.
F126 HAM Mileage History
- 08/05/2024158,983 mi
- 22/05/2024158,991 mi+8 mi
- 20/05/2025160,085 mi+1,094 mi
- 20/05/2025160,085 mi
- 26/05/2026161,452 mi+1,367 mi
Average of roughly 1,206 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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