1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F210 AFL
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06 Jan 1989. Recorded mileage 162,155 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F210 AFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 162,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F210 AFL 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 (F210 AFL) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 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: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”.
F210 AFL Mileage History
- 29/04/2024160,285 mi
- 19/05/2025160,285 mi
- 20/05/2025160,289 mi+4 mi
- 19/05/2026162,144 mi+1,855 mi
- 22/05/2026162,155 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 907 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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