1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F958 MPJ
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1989. Recorded mileage 143,405 miles. MOT valid until 02/06/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,405 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2494cc
F958 MPJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 143,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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F958 MPJ Mileage History
- 02/01/2024142,760 mi
- 13/01/2025143,355 mi+595 mi
- 22/01/2025143,355 mi
- 15/05/2026143,382 mi+27 mi
- 04/06/2026143,405 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 266 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F958 MPJ 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 (F958 MPJ) between January 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 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 (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine under turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Halfshaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Halfshaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))”.
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