1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F746 FKR
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1989. Recorded mileage 155,354 miles. MOT valid until 22 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,354 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F746 FKR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 155,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F746 FKR 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 (F746 FKR) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 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: Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
F746 FKR Mileage History
- 02/05/2024150,862 mi
- 24/05/2024150,862 mi
- 15/05/2025152,853 mi+1,991 mi
- 21/05/2026155,354 mi+2,501 mi
- 21/05/2026155,354 mi
Average of roughly 2,191 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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