1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G313 RKJ
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 189,811 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,811 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G313 RKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/03/2026
- 189,811 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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G313 RKJ Mileage History
- 17/03/2023172,532 mi
- 01/03/2024174,277 mi+1,745 mi
- 08/03/2024174,374 mi+97 mi
- 24/03/2025183,172 mi+8,798 mi
- 23/03/2026189,811 mi+6,639 mi
Average of roughly 5,727 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G313 RKJ 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 (G313 RKJ) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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