1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F705 TBF
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1989. Recorded mileage 167,402 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
F705 TBF Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 167,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F705 TBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (F705 TBF) between April 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected Wipers fail to park (3.2 (c) (ii”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams Dipped beam shows when main beam ”.
F705 TBF Mileage History
- 19/04/2006125,288 mi
- 27/04/2006125,324 mi+36 mi
- 26/04/2007126,304 mi+980 mi
- 05/05/2007126,304 mi
- 08/08/200976,342 mi-49,962 mi
- 05/08/2010129,672 mi+53,330 mi
- 14/08/2010129,672 mi
- 15/09/2011143,376 mi+13,704 mi
- 21/10/2011144,145 mi+769 mi
- 14/11/2011144,745 mi+600 mi
- 24/04/2013157,509 mi+12,764 mi
- 09/08/2019160,533 mi+3,024 mi
- 16/08/2019160,534 mi+1 mi
- 24/07/2020160,822 mi+288 mi
- 07/08/2020160,839 mi+17 mi
- 13/08/2021161,101 mi+262 mi
- 10/08/2022161,266 mi+165 mi
- 10/08/2022161,266 mi
- 09/08/2023164,457 mi+3,191 mi
- 28/08/2024167,271 mi+2,814 mi
- 22/04/2026167,402 mi+131 mi
Average of roughly 2,105 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (F705 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as F705TBF.
AUSTIN
MINI MAYFAIR
AUDI
100
AUSTIN
MINI MAYFAIR
MERCEDES-BENZ
208 D
MOTOVESPA
TX200
HONDA
CBR600F
BMW
3 SERIES
HONDA
NSR
HONDA
C90
MERCEDES-BENZ
VIANO
TOYOTA
MR2
FORD
FIESTA
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.