1989 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol · OIW 5131
1989 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 139,675 miles. MOT valid until 02/11/2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/11/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,675 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 3528cc
OIW 5131 Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 139,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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OIW 5131 Mileage History
- 03/11/2023139,372 mi
- 01/11/2024139,376 mi+4 mi
- 24/10/2025139,675 mi+299 mi
Average of roughly 154 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
OIW 5131 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 (OIW 5131) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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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