1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F398 CSK
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12/01/1989. Recorded mileage 141,673 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2494cc
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F398 CSK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
- 141,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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F398 CSK Mileage History
- 11/05/2023137,788 mi
- 19/04/2024138,347 mi+559 mi
- 30/04/2024138,363 mi+16 mi
- 21/05/2025141,670 mi+3,307 mi
- 22/05/2025141,673 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,912 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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 May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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