1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F623 GAO
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1989. Recorded mileage 90,999 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/12/2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2494cc
F623 GAO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2024
- 90,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F623 GAO Mileage History
- 02/06/2022219,353 mi
- 18/08/202381,873 mi-137,480 mi
- 11/12/202490,999 mi+9,126 mi
Average of roughly -50,778 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F623 GAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (F623 GAO) between June 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), 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.
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