1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G862 AEJ
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/08/1989. Recorded mileage 114,387 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,387 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2495cc
G862 AEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2025
- 114,387 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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G862 AEJ Mileage History
- 26/03/2022113,071 mi
- 15/05/2023113,072 mi+1 mi
- 08/06/2024113,934 mi+862 mi
- 08/06/2024113,934 mi
- 04/07/2025114,387 mi+453 mi
Average of roughly 402 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G862 AEJ 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 (G862 AEJ) between March 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 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: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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