1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G568 ELB
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 1989. Recorded mileage 24,880 km. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 24,880 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G568 ELB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 24,880 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G568 ELB 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 (G568 ELB) between November 2025 and November 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
G568 ELB Odometer History
- 05/11/202524,879 km
- 06/11/202524,880 km+1 km
Average of roughly 365 km per year across 2 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: Below Average
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