1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F305 KGE
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 80,417 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,417 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F305 KGE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 80,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F305 KGE 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 (F305 KGE) between October 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 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: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Fuel tank leaking base of fuel tank wet (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Suspension rod insecurely attached panhard rod bush bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”.
F305 KGE Mileage History
- 18/10/202268,445 mi
- 02/10/202372,947 mi+4,502 mi
- 13/10/202372,947 mi
- 18/10/202480,346 mi+7,399 mi
- 07/07/202680,417 mi+71 mi
Average of roughly 3,220 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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