1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F276 JMA
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/07/1989. Recorded mileage 161,947 miles. MOT valid until 22/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,947 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
F276 JMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 161,947 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F276 JMA Mileage History
- 23/05/2022138,820 mi
- 09/06/2023144,598 mi+5,778 mi
- 05/08/2024151,873 mi+7,275 mi
- 25/03/2025156,779 mi+4,906 mi
- 24/04/2026161,947 mi+5,168 mi
Average of roughly 5,900 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F276 JMA 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 (F276 JMA) between May 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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