1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F865 HHH
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 175,197 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F865 HHH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 175,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F865 HHH 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 (F865 HHH) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 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 (21 issues), Steering (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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 Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe burst / leaking attached to chassis, adjacent”.
F865 HHH Mileage History
- 07/05/2024174,996 mi
- 09/05/2024174,996 mi
- 03/06/2025175,083 mi+87 mi
- 06/06/2025175,083 mi
- 05/06/2026175,197 mi+114 mi
Average of roughly 97 miles per year across 5 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: Average
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