No, F690 MES is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for F690 MES?

The MOT for F690 MES is valid and due for renewal on or before 22 May 2010.

What is the recorded mileage of F690 MES?

The recorded mileage for F690 MES is 98,377 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F690 MES ULEZ compliant?

No, F690 MES does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Petrol · F690 MES

F690 MES

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1989. Recorded mileage 98,377 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1989 · Nottingham
MOT Status: Valid until 22/05/2010
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 98,377 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 22/05/2010

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 98,377 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1989
Engine: 2495cc

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F690 MES Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2009
98,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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F690 MES Mileage History

18/05/200695,946 mi
23/05/200695,988 mi+42 mi
12/05/200998,370 mi+2,382 mi
23/05/200998,377 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly 807 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

F690 MES MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 01:30

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (F690 MES) between May 2006 and May 2009.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 23 May 2009 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), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.

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