1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F965 DCC
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13/01/1989. Recorded mileage 99,334 miles. MOT valid until 22/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,334 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
F965 DCC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 99,334 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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F965 DCC Mileage History
- 11/10/202499,211 mi
- 17/10/202599,332 mi+121 mi
- 24/10/202599,334 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 119 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
F965 DCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (F965 DCC) between October 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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: “Front Steering linkage likely to become detached Track rod link N/S and O/S lock nuts loose. (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Front Intermediate drop arm insecure N/S Lock nut loose and O/S lock nut missing (2.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high very high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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