The road tax status for G158 HEG is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for G158 HEG?

The MOT for G158 HEG is valid and due for renewal on or before 28 August 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of G158 HEG?

The recorded mileage for G158 HEG is 113,264 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is G158 HEG ULEZ compliant?

No, G158 HEG does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G158 HEG

G158 HEG

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Nov 1989. Recorded mileage 113,264 miles. MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1989 · Maidstone
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 28 Aug 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 113,264 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1989

Engine

2493cc

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G158 HEG Key Findings

33 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
113,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
12 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)

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G158 HEG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Nov 2026, 13:54

MOT Analysis

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33 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (G158 HEG) between April 2006 and August 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 12 failures.

The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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G158 HEG Mileage History

19/04/200693,309 mi
19/04/200693,309 mi
08/06/200796,491 mi+3,182 mi
30/06/200897,375 mi+884 mi
01/07/200897,375 mi
03/07/200998,591 mi+1,216 mi
04/07/200998,592 mi+1 mi
05/07/2010100,256 mi+1,664 mi
08/07/2010100,256 mi
22/07/2011101,362 mi+1,106 mi
29/06/2012102,909 mi+1,547 mi
30/06/2012102,910 mi+1 mi
04/07/2013104,125 mi+1,215 mi
09/07/2014105,831 mi+1,706 mi
10/07/2014105,832 mi+1 mi
20/07/2015107,242 mi+1,410 mi
23/07/2015107,243 mi+1 mi
15/06/2016107,824 mi+581 mi
23/06/2016107,824 mi
17/07/2017108,239 mi+415 mi
18/07/2018109,477 mi+1,238 mi
19/07/2018109,478 mi+1 mi
16/07/2019110,528 mi+1,050 mi
23/07/2020111,712 mi+1,184 mi
27/07/2021111,966 mi+254 mi
21/07/2022112,476 mi+510 mi
04/08/2022112,478 mi+2 mi
29/08/2023112,697 mi+219 mi
30/08/2023112,699 mi+2 mi
15/08/2024112,893 mi+194 mi
16/08/2024112,893 mi
07/08/2025113,088 mi+195 mi
17/08/2026113,264 mi+176 mi

Average of roughly 982 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.

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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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