1989 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol · F248 FVF
1989 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 136,919 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,919 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F248 FVF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 136,919 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.
F248 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 (F248 FVF) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
F248 FVF Mileage History
- 27/10/2023133,887 mi
- 25/10/2024135,633 mi+1,746 mi
- 29/10/2024135,634 mi+1 mi
- 22/10/2025136,918 mi+1,284 mi
- 22/10/2025136,919 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,525 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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