1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · KDX 543
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1989. Recorded mileage 173,083 miles. MOT valid until 08/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,083 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
KDX 543 Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 173,083 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (10 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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KDX 543 Mileage History
- 23/05/200654,803 mi
- 08/05/2007140,091 mi+85,288 mi
- 13/05/2008142,490 mi+2,399 mi
- 15/05/2008142,490 mi
- 20/05/200944,880 mi-97,610 mi
- 20/05/2009144,880 mi+100,000 mi
- 17/05/2010147,446 mi+2,566 mi
- 24/05/2011150,694 mi+3,248 mi
- 10/05/2012153,179 mi+2,485 mi
- 11/05/2012153,179 mi
- 20/05/2013155,687 mi+2,508 mi
- 01/10/2014157,890 mi+2,203 mi
- 03/10/2014157,891 mi+1 mi
- 22/09/2015160,335 mi+2,444 mi
- 24/10/2016162,694 mi+2,359 mi
- 19/10/2017165,013 mi+2,319 mi
- 09/10/2018166,206 mi+1,193 mi
- 11/10/2019167,279 mi+1,073 mi
- 12/10/2020167,884 mi+605 mi
- 02/12/2021168,512 mi+628 mi
- 29/11/2022169,204 mi+692 mi
- 30/11/2023170,740 mi+1,536 mi
- 09/12/2024171,888 mi+1,148 mi
- 20/11/2025173,083 mi+1,195 mi
Average of roughly 6,067 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
KDX 543 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (KDX 543) between May 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)”; “Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)”.
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