1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F40 RBF
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1989. Recorded mileage 100,639 miles. MOT valid until 10/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,639 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
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F40 RBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 100,639 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: 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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F40 RBF Mileage History
- 07/03/202296,991 mi
- 21/02/202397,601 mi+610 mi
- 21/02/202397,601 mi
- 22/05/2024100,613 mi+3,012 mi
- 11/03/2026100,639 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 909 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F40 RBF 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 (F40 RBF) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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