1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F404 ALS
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11/01/1989. Recorded mileage 210,159 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/01/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 210,159 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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F404 ALS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2025
- 210,159 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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F404 ALS Mileage History
- 28/06/2022209,715 mi
- 22/06/2023209,819 mi+104 mi
- 22/06/2023209,819 mi
- 30/11/2024210,158 mi+339 mi
- 14/01/2025210,159 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 174 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F404 ALS 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 (F404 ALS) between June 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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