1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G594 BGL
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 81,157 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G594 BGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 81,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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G594 BGL Mileage History
- 20/02/202477,919 mi
- 26/02/202578,537 mi+618 mi
- 07/03/202578,538 mi+1 mi
- 04/03/202680,863 mi+2,325 mi
- 29/04/202681,157 mi+294 mi
Average of roughly 1,480 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G594 BGL 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 (G594 BGL) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 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 (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly stress cracked, visible in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member, as marked (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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