1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F693 LVJ
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Jan 1989. Recorded mileage 67,938 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F693 LVJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2024
- 67,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F693 LVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (F693 LVJ) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
F693 LVJ Mileage History
- 05/05/202267,034 mi
- 04/05/202367,935 mi+901 mi
- 22/05/202467,938 mi+3 mi
- 22/05/202467,938 mi
Average of roughly 441 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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