1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F248 KDV
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1989. Recorded mileage 218,031 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,031 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F248 KDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 218,031 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F248 KDV 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 KDV) between May 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 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: Suspension (27 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Steering (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 100 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 Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
F248 KDV Mileage History
- 17/05/2024215,891 mi
- 03/07/2024215,900 mi+9 mi
- 19/06/2025216,800 mi+900 mi
- 14/08/2026218,022 mi+1,222 mi
- 17/08/2026218,031 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 951 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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