1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F774 KAU
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1989. Recorded mileage 185,083 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,083 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F774 KAU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 185,083 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F774 KAU 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 (F774 KAU) between October 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
F774 KAU Mileage History
- 12/10/2022176,900 mi
- 18/01/2024176,915 mi+15 mi
- 10/01/2025181,892 mi+4,977 mi
- 17/04/2026185,083 mi+3,191 mi
Average of roughly 2,330 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: Excellent
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