1989 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Diesel · F153 DJC
1989 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 1989. Recorded mileage 176,022 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,022 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F153 DJC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 176,022 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F153 DJC 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 (F153 DJC) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 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: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
F153 DJC Mileage History
- 18/07/2024175,921 mi
- 19/07/2024175,921 mi
- 02/07/2025175,995 mi+74 mi
- 15/07/2026176,022 mi+27 mi
- 24/07/2026176,022 mi
Average of roughly 50 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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