1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F887 CJL
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05/04/1989. Recorded mileage 121,868 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/10/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22/06/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,868 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
F887 CJL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2024
- 121,868 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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F887 CJL Mileage History
- 30/08/2024121,868 mi
- 31/10/2024121,868 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
F887 CJL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (F887 CJL) between August 2024 and October 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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