1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F426 FGK
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10 Jan 1989. Recorded mileage 149,292 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,292 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F426 FGK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 149,292 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F426 FGK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (F426 FGK) between June 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Power steering component leaking BOX (2.1.5 (a))”; “Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
F426 FGK Mileage History
- 26/06/2025143,558 mi
- 25/06/2026149,292 mi+5,734 mi
- 09/07/2026149,292 mi
Average of roughly 5,538 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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