1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F654 KCA
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 125,013 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,013 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F654 KCA Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 125,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F654 KCA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (F654 KCA) between April 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)”; “Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)”.
F654 KCA Mileage History
- 09/04/200674,034 mi
- 05/04/200776,205 mi+2,171 mi
- 07/04/200776,205 mi
- 02/02/200982,592 mi+6,387 mi
- 06/02/200982,593 mi+1 mi
- 27/01/201029,420 mi-53,173 mi
- 04/02/201029,420 mi
- 27/01/201142,993 mi+13,573 mi
- 03/02/201143,397 mi+404 mi
- 06/02/201256,550 mi+13,153 mi
- 01/02/201362,473 mi+5,923 mi
- 10/07/201568,119 mi+5,646 mi
- 28/06/201672,395 mi+4,276 mi
- 07/07/201779,827 mi+7,432 mi
- 29/06/201882,850 mi+3,023 mi
- 21/06/201986,537 mi+3,687 mi
- 26/06/202091,681 mi+5,144 mi
- 18/06/202197,301 mi+5,620 mi
- 28/06/2022103,490 mi+6,189 mi
- 28/06/2023107,485 mi+3,995 mi
- 12/07/2024114,847 mi+7,362 mi
- 30/06/2025119,715 mi+4,868 mi
- 26/06/2026125,013 mi+5,298 mi
Average of roughly 2,522 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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