1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G132 EAF
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 185,649 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,649 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G132 EAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 185,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G132 EAF 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 (G132 EAF) between November 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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: “Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn suspension ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering bo”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
G132 EAF Mileage History
- 03/11/2023183,214 mi
- 03/11/2023183,214 mi
- 15/11/2024184,456 mi+1,242 mi
- 15/12/2025185,645 mi+1,189 mi
- 09/01/2026185,649 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,114 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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