1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F703 BFR
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06 Jun 1989. Recorded mileage 115,908 miles. MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,908 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F703 BFR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2024
- 115,908 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.
F703 BFR 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 (F703 BFR) between February 2023 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
F703 BFR Mileage History
- 15/02/2023115,516 mi
- 15/02/2023115,516 mi
- 09/04/2024115,904 mi+388 mi
- 12/04/2024115,908 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 339 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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