1989 Land Rover Defender 110 6X6 3.9L Diesel · F238 FVF
1989 Land Rover Defender 110 6X6 (3.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 93,975 km. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER 110 6X6
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 93,975 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F238 FVF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2026
- 93,975 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F238 FVF 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 110 6X6 (F238 FVF) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 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 (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Brake disc contaminated 2nd axle (1.1.14 (b))”; “Nearside Brake pad(s) contaminated 2nd axle (1.1.13 (b))”; “Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”.
F238 FVF Odometer History
- 29/06/202490,208 km
- 03/07/202490,225 km+17 km
- 07/06/202592,081 km+1,856 km
- 20/06/202693,975 km+1,894 km
- 20/06/202693,975 km
Average of roughly 1,908 km 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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