1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F242 FHA
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05/05/1989. Recorded mileage 174,062 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2495cc
F242 FHA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2024
- 174,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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F242 FHA Mileage History
- 07/05/2024174,062 mi
- 08/05/2024174,062 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
F242 FHA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (F242 FHA) between May 2024 and May 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 2024 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 (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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