1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G356 ADE
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 1989. Recorded mileage 124,252 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G356 ADE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 124,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G356 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 (G356 ADE) between November 2021 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 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: Brakes (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
G356 ADE Mileage History
- 05/11/2021112,817 mi
- 04/11/2022116,115 mi+3,298 mi
- 05/12/2022116,150 mi+35 mi
- 07/03/2024120,311 mi+4,161 mi
- 06/08/2026124,252 mi+3,941 mi
Average of roughly 2,407 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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