1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G435 BEL
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09/10/1989. Recorded mileage 80,501 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,501 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2495cc
G435 BEL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2024
- 80,501 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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G435 BEL Mileage History
- 13/09/202480,493 mi
- 25/09/202480,501 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 239 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
G435 BEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (G435 BEL) between September 2024 and September 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 September 2024 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: Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Obscured and incorrectly displayed (0.1 (d))”; “Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
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