1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F161 CUM
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Jan 1989. Recorded mileage 1,303 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 1,303 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F161 CUM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2025
- 1,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F161 CUM Mileage History
- 13/01/20224,052 mi
- 10/01/20235,218 mi+1,166 mi
- 15/01/2024653 mi-4,565 mi
- 16/05/20251,303 mi+650 mi
Average of roughly -824 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F161 CUM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (F161 CUM) between January 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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