1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G625 APM
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 148,609 miles. MOT valid until 19/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,609 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
G625 APM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 148,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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G625 APM Mileage History
- 03/05/2023146,615 mi
- 26/06/2023146,657 mi+42 mi
- 03/04/2024147,314 mi+657 mi
- 16/04/2025147,999 mi+685 mi
- 21/04/2026148,609 mi+610 mi
Average of roughly 672 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G625 APM 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 (G625 APM) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))”.
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