1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F717 ECL
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1989. Recorded mileage 149,682 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/06/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,682 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2495cc
F717 ECL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2023
- 149,682 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
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F717 ECL Mileage History
- 29/04/2022149,515 mi
- 29/04/2022149,515 mi
- 04/05/2023149,672 mi+157 mi
- 28/06/2023149,682 mi+10 mi
- 29/06/2023149,682 mi
Average of roughly 143 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F717 ECL MOT History
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 (F717 ECL) between April 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) drop arm ball joint. (2.3 (a) ”.
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