1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G972 CFY
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10/08/1989. Recorded mileage 160,001 miles. MOT valid until 24/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,001 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
G972 CFY Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 160,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 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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G972 CFY Mileage History
- 13/04/2006108,340 mi
- 26/04/2007112,217 mi+3,877 mi
- 28/05/2008115,017 mi+2,800 mi
- 29/05/2009117,339 mi+2,322 mi
- 27/05/2010119,193 mi+1,854 mi
- 28/05/2010119,193 mi
- 15/06/2011121,385 mi+2,192 mi
- 13/06/2012122,876 mi+1,491 mi
- 14/06/2012122,876 mi
- 17/07/2013124,598 mi+1,722 mi
- 23/07/2014126,166 mi+1,568 mi
- 25/07/2014126,171 mi+5 mi
- 24/07/2015127,221 mi+1,050 mi
- 25/07/2016129,239 mi+2,018 mi
- 25/07/2016129,239 mi
- 18/07/2017130,802 mi+1,563 mi
- 16/07/2018132,702 mi+1,900 mi
- 19/07/2018132,702 mi
- 23/07/2019134,600 mi+1,898 mi
- 25/01/2021137,194 mi+2,594 mi
- 25/01/2021137,194 mi
- 19/01/2022141,939 mi+4,745 mi
- 20/01/2023148,359 mi+6,420 mi
- 18/01/2024155,143 mi+6,784 mi
- 24/01/2025157,075 mi+1,932 mi
- 23/01/2026160,001 mi+2,926 mi
Average of roughly 2,612 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
G972 CFY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (G972 CFY) between April 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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