1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G383 JUJ
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 128,300 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G383 JUJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2025
- 128,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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G383 JUJ Mileage History
- 12/11/2022127,226 mi
- 11/06/2025128,300 mi+1,074 mi
- 11/06/2025128,300 mi
Average of roughly 416 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
G383 JUJ 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 (G383 JUJ) between November 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 June 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: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
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