1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F603 BWO
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 201,453 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F603 BWO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 201,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F603 BWO 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 (F603 BWO) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 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 (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (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: “Brake performance unable to be tested fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”.
F603 BWO Mileage History
- 11/11/2022200,947 mi
- 28/06/2024201,242 mi+295 mi
- 01/07/2024201,251 mi+9 mi
- 10/10/2025201,453 mi+202 mi
- 23/10/2025201,453 mi
Average of roughly 172 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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