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When is the MOT due for F157 BDW?

The MOT for F157 BDW is valid and due for renewal on or before 12 August 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of F157 BDW?

The recorded mileage for F157 BDW is 83,927 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F157 BDW ULEZ compliant?

No, F157 BDW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F157 BDW

F157 BDW

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21/02/1989. Recorded mileage 83,927 miles. MOT valid until 12/08/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1989 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 12/08/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 83,927 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 83,927 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1989
Engine: 2495cc

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F157 BDW Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
83,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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F157 BDW Mileage History

11/07/202279,440 mi
12/07/202279,444 mi+4 mi
10/07/202381,852 mi+2,408 mi
15/11/202483,831 mi+1,979 mi
14/08/202683,927 mi+96 mi

Average of roughly 1,096 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F157 BDW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 21:23

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (F157 BDW) between July 2022 and August 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 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: “Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.

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