1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F925 AOF
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1989. Recorded mileage 146,392 miles. MOT valid until 07/09/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/09/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,392 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2500cc
F925 AOF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2026
- 146,392 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F925 AOF Mileage History
- 07/03/2025141,640 mi
- 08/09/2025142,957 mi+1,317 mi
- 09/09/2025142,965 mi+8 mi
- 25/08/2026146,392 mi+3,427 mi
- 05/09/2026146,392 mi
Average of roughly 3,173 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F925 AOF 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 (F925 AOF) between March 2025 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 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 (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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