1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F247 DOK
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03/02/1989. Recorded mileage 238,211 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/08/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 238,211 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
F247 DOK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2022
- 238,211 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes 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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F247 DOK Mileage History
- 11/08/2022238,211 mi
- 12/08/2022238,211 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
F247 DOK 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 (F247 DOK) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2022 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Brake performance not tested due to not starting (1.2.1 (g))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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