Official DVLA Record

1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F672 DAV

F672 DAV

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13/04/1989. Recorded mileage 102,693 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1989 · Nottingham
MOT Status
Valid until 11/05/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
102,693 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/05/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2495cc

F672 DAV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2025
  • 102,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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F672 DAV Mileage History

  1. 14/02/2023102,687 mi
  2. 14/02/2023102,687 mi
  3. 15/02/2024102,687 mi
  4. 09/05/2025102,687 mi
  5. 13/05/2025102,693 mi+6 mi

Average of roughly 3 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F672 DAV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Sept 2026, 14:31
MOT Analysis

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 (F672 DAV) between February 2023 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 13 May 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: Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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: “Hazard warning switch inoperative switch missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”.

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