1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F408 DAW
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10/03/1989. Recorded mileage 126,776 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,776 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2495cc
F408 DAW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/07/2025
- 126,776 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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F408 DAW Mileage History
- 03/11/2021126,331 mi
- 03/11/2021126,331 mi
- 16/05/2023126,659 mi+328 mi
- 17/07/2025126,776 mi+117 mi
Average of roughly 120 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
F408 DAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (F408 DAW) between November 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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