1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G661 DJK
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Oct 1989. Recorded mileage 111,437 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G661 DJK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 111,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G661 DJK 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 (G661 DJK) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
G661 DJK Mileage History
- 19/10/2023107,806 mi
- 22/10/2024110,073 mi+2,267 mi
- 23/10/2024110,073 mi
- 20/10/2025111,434 mi+1,361 mi
- 21/10/2025111,437 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,809 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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