1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F638 BON
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 160,735 miles. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F638 BON Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 160,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F638 BON 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 (F638 BON) between May 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
F638 BON Mileage History
- 23/05/2022156,329 mi
- 20/05/2023157,918 mi+1,589 mi
- 20/05/2023157,918 mi
- 25/05/2024159,438 mi+1,520 mi
- 20/02/2026160,735 mi+1,297 mi
Average of roughly 1,176 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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