1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F492 CWW
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10 Jan 1989. Recorded mileage 87,399 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,399 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F492 CWW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 87,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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F492 CWW Mileage History
- 13/02/202276,991 mi
- 20/02/202377,506 mi+515 mi
- 24/04/202678,398 mi+892 mi
- 19/06/202687,399 mi+9,001 mi
- 19/06/202687,399 mi
Average of roughly 2,395 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F492 CWW 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 (F492 CWW) between February 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension bellows modified so that its function is affected Air bar fowling on chassis leg (5.3.5 (b) (i))”; “Steering column modified such that the steering is adversely affected fowling on inner inner wheel arch (2.1.3 (f) (ii))”.
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