1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F573 GAV
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1990. Recorded mileage 126,934 miles. MOT valid until 15/12/2026. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,934 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
F573 GAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 126,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F573 GAV Mileage History
- 12/09/2022122,255 mi
- 25/09/2023124,065 mi+1,810 mi
- 11/12/2023124,072 mi+7 mi
- 10/12/2024125,486 mi+1,414 mi
- 16/12/2025126,934 mi+1,448 mi
Average of roughly 1,435 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F573 GAV 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 (F573 GAV) between September 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 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: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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