1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D29 WBY
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1989. Recorded mileage 188,897 miles. MOT valid until 20/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,897 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
D29 WBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 188,897 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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D29 WBY Mileage History
- 14/01/2023182,229 mi
- 02/01/2025183,074 mi+845 mi
- 15/01/2025183,075 mi+1 mi
- 13/01/2026188,867 mi+5,792 mi
- 21/01/2026188,897 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 2,208 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D29 WBY 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 (D29 WBY) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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