1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F24 TAB
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1989. Recorded mileage 151,709 miles. MOT valid until 21/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,709 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
F24 TAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2026
- 151,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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F24 TAB Mileage History
- 01/12/2023139,206 mi
- 23/05/2024140,102 mi+896 mi
- 19/05/2025146,060 mi+5,958 mi
- 12/05/2026151,576 mi+5,516 mi
- 23/05/2026151,709 mi+133 mi
Average of roughly 5,053 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F24 TAB 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 (F24 TAB) between December 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 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: Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure Panhard rod bracket bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body f”.
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