1989 Land Rover 2.5L Diesel · F873 JAO
1989 Land Rover (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Jun 1989. Recorded mileage 169,295 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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F873 JAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 169,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F873 JAO 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 Unknown (F873 JAO) between February 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 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: Lighting (16 issues), Steering (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Fuel pipe union leaking rear of pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
F873 JAO Mileage History
- 05/02/2025165,893 mi
- 06/02/2025165,893 mi
- 09/02/2026169,285 mi+3,392 mi
- 09/07/2026169,295 mi+10 mi
- 13/07/2026169,295 mi
Average of roughly 2,376 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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