1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Petrol · F438 ASB
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, petrol). First registered 16/03/1989. Recorded mileage 118,352 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/12/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,352 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2495cc
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F438 ASB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2024
- 118,352 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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F438 ASB Mileage History
- 24/10/2022118,039 mi
- 10/11/2023118,298 mi+259 mi
- 10/11/2023118,298 mi
- 27/11/2024118,343 mi+45 mi
- 06/12/2024118,352 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 148 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F438 ASB 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 (F438 ASB) between October 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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