1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F202 BJW
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08/02/1989. Recorded mileage 148,765 miles. MOT valid until 24/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,765 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2493cc
F202 BJW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 148,765 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F202 BJW Mileage History
- 12/07/2023142,718 mi
- 12/07/2023142,718 mi
- 16/07/2024145,698 mi+2,980 mi
- 16/07/2024145,698 mi
- 26/06/2026148,765 mi+3,067 mi
Average of roughly 2,045 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F202 BJW 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 (F202 BJW) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 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: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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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