1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · RNZ 1112
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 1989. Recorded mileage 146,864 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,864 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RNZ 1112 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 146,864 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.
RNZ 1112 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 (RNZ 1112) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RNZ 1112 Mileage History
- 31/10/2023141,251 mi
- 06/11/2023141,292 mi+41 mi
- 08/10/2024143,948 mi+2,656 mi
- 10/10/2024143,983 mi+35 mi
- 05/11/2025146,864 mi+2,881 mi
Average of roughly 2,785 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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