1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G158 HEG
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Nov 1989. Recorded mileage 113,264 miles. MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,264 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G158 HEG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 113,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G158 HEG 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 (G158 HEG) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 August 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
G158 HEG Mileage History
- 30/08/2023112,699 mi
- 15/08/2024112,893 mi+194 mi
- 16/08/2024112,893 mi
- 07/08/2025113,088 mi+195 mi
- 17/08/2026113,264 mi+176 mi
Average of roughly 191 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: 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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