1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F448 DWW
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1989. Recorded mileage 222,453 miles. MOT valid until 05/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 222,453 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
F448 DWW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 222,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F448 DWW Mileage History
- 22/08/2022215,691 mi
- 07/08/2023217,500 mi+1,809 mi
- 09/08/2023217,500 mi
- 11/09/2024220,201 mi+2,701 mi
- 07/05/2026222,453 mi+2,252 mi
Average of roughly 1,824 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F448 DWW 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 (F448 DWW) between August 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 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 (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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