1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G139 MAV
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1989. Recorded mileage 165,278 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/06/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,278 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
G139 MAV Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2014
- 165,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 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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G139 MAV Mileage History
- 14/08/2006138,819 mi
- 17/08/2006138,819 mi
- 02/08/2007143,910 mi+5,091 mi
- 03/08/2007143,910 mi
- 09/08/2008150,305 mi+6,395 mi
- 19/08/2008150,723 mi+418 mi
- 07/01/2010153,896 mi+3,173 mi
- 07/01/2010153,896 mi
- 28/02/2011156,271 mi+2,375 mi
- 01/03/2011156,272 mi+1 mi
- 14/05/2012158,733 mi+2,461 mi
- 16/05/2012158,733 mi
- 04/05/2013117,630 mi-41,103 mi
- 21/05/2013165,246 mi+47,616 mi
- 23/05/2013165,246 mi
- 05/06/2014165,275 mi+29 mi
- 06/06/2014165,278 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,388 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
G139 MAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (G139 MAV) between August 2006 and June 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)”; “Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)”; “Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)”.