1989 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol · G294 CAB
1989 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 12,853 miles. MOT valid until 04/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,853 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 3528cc
G294 CAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 12,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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G294 CAB Mileage History
- 11/09/20237,217 mi
- 12/09/20237,224 mi+7 mi
- 31/01/202512,195 mi+4,971 mi
- 05/02/202512,199 mi+4 mi
- 27/01/202612,853 mi+654 mi
Average of roughly 2,369 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G294 CAB 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 (G294 CAB) between September 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 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 (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 arm pin or bush excessively worn axle tie rod front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle tie rod front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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