1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G346 ADE
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Nov 1989. Recorded mileage 145,373 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,373 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G346 ADE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2025
- 145,373 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G346 ADE 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 (G346 ADE) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 2025 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: Steering (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 torque bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
G346 ADE Mileage History
- 01/08/2022138,586 mi
- 05/07/2023141,843 mi+3,257 mi
- 22/07/2024143,617 mi+1,774 mi
- 04/07/2025145,367 mi+1,750 mi
- 04/07/2025145,373 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,321 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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