1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F398 CSK
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Jan 1989. Recorded mileage 142,413 miles. MOT valid until 21 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F398 CSK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 142,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F398 CSK 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 (F398 CSK) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
F398 CSK Mileage History
- 30/04/2024138,363 mi
- 21/05/2025141,670 mi+3,307 mi
- 22/05/2025141,673 mi+3 mi
- 21/05/2026142,407 mi+734 mi
- 22/05/2026142,413 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,967 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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