1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F373 CEX
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Jun 1989. Recorded mileage 234,215 miles. MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 234,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F373 CEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/11/2025
- 234,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F373 CEX 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 (F373 CEX) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
F373 CEX Mileage History
- 26/10/2022233,623 mi
- 14/11/2023233,865 mi+242 mi
- 24/11/2023233,872 mi+7 mi
- 28/11/2024234,175 mi+303 mi
- 27/11/2025234,215 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 192 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: Below Average
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