1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F905 DAW
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06 Jan 1989. Recorded mileage 216,374 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 216,374 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F905 DAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/07/2026
- 216,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F905 DAW 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 (F905 DAW) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Bent / Flattened at caliper (1.1.11 (c))”; “Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both (5.2.3 (f))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
F905 DAW Mileage History
- 23/06/2023210,297 mi
- 17/07/2024213,025 mi+2,728 mi
- 22/07/2024213,038 mi+13 mi
- 23/07/2025214,510 mi+1,472 mi
- 20/07/2026216,374 mi+1,864 mi
Average of roughly 1,976 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: Below Average
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