Official DVLA Record

1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F373 CEX

F373 CEX

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/06/1989. Recorded mileage 234,215 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1989 · Nottingham
MOT Status
Valid until 27/11/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
234,215 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 27/11/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2495cc

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.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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F373 CEX Mileage History

  1. 26/10/2022233,623 mi
  2. 14/11/2023233,865 mi+242 mi
  3. 24/11/2023233,872 mi+7 mi
  4. 28/11/2024234,175 mi+303 mi
  5. 27/11/2025234,215 mi+40 mi

Average of roughly 192 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F373 CEX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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.

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