1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G933 DOV
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 79,309 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,309 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G933 DOV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 79,309 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G933 DOV 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 (G933 DOV) between June 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 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: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
G933 DOV Mileage History
- 28/06/2022200,032 mi
- 27/06/2023200,032 mi
- 17/10/2024200,032 mi
- 24/10/2024200,035 mi+3 mi
- 21/10/202579,309 mi-120,726 mi
Average of roughly -36,417 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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