1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G754 PGU

The vehicle presents in a roadworthy state, having passed its most recent MOT in March 2026 with 144,078 miles and no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears stable and improving, as the mechanical issues identified in the previous year have been addressed prior to the latest inspection. This progression suggests the current owner is proactive in rectifying steering and wheel assembly faults before they escalate into test failures. At 37 years old, the recorded mileage of 144,078 represents a low average of approximately 3,900 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between November 2021 and February 2023, where the vehicle covered only 16 miles. Since that period, usage has returned to a more consistent pattern, covering roughly 14,400 miles over the last three years. This low annual mileage profile generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, though it can sometimes lead to drying of rubber seals and perish if the vehicle sits for long periods without movement. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and steering components given the 2025 flagged faults regarding the offside front wheel bearing and the nearside front drag link ball joint. While these were cleared in the 2026 test, the presence of play in these areas previously indicates they are wear points on this vehicle. Given the age of the Defender, a thorough check of the structural integrity, specifically the chassis rails and bulkhead mounting points, remains essential as the MOT record does not detail the depth of surface corrosion which is common in this model.