1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F397 EWR
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10 May 1989. Recorded mileage 171,411 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,411 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F397 EWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 171,411 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F397 EWR 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 (F397 EWR) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2025 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: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bolts loose holding stub axle to”.
F397 EWR Mileage History
- 07/08/2023168,270 mi
- 10/08/2023168,293 mi+23 mi
- 01/08/2024170,280 mi+1,987 mi
- 07/08/2024170,290 mi+10 mi
- 05/08/2025171,411 mi+1,121 mi
Average of roughly 1,574 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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