1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G658 KYA
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 143,663 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G658 KYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/09/2026
- 143,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G658 KYA 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 (G658 KYA) between July 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
G658 KYA Mileage History
- 21/07/2022136,824 mi
- 05/08/2023139,867 mi+3,043 mi
- 19/07/2024140,675 mi+808 mi
- 31/07/2025141,845 mi+1,170 mi
- 21/09/2026143,663 mi+1,818 mi
Average of roughly 1,640 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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