1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F482 HDM
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Jan 1989. Recorded mileage 175,568 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,568 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F482 HDM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/10/2026
- 175,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F482 HDM 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 (F482 HDM) between October 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkh”; “Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”.
F482 HDM Mileage History
- 14/10/2022175,186 mi
- 23/10/2023175,295 mi+109 mi
- 22/10/2024175,336 mi+41 mi
- 30/10/2025175,428 mi+92 mi
- 30/10/2026175,568 mi+140 mi
Average of roughly 94 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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