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1989 LAND ROVER DEFENDER2.5L Diesel

C190 LEE

Vehicle Insight Summary

LAND ROVER DEFENDER (1989, Diesel, 2496cc) — mileage recorded at 175,904. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Expired
Expires 30/04/2026
Tax
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Fuel
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2496cc

Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Stolen
Locked
Finance
Locked
Write-off
Locked
Salvage
Locked
Imported
Locked
Exported
Locked
Scrapped
Locked
Destruction
Locked
V5C Logbook
Locked
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 10 Jun 2026, 02:00
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Land Rover Defender (C190 LEE) from 1989 show a total of 4 MOT tests between June 2022 and May 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 50% pass rate, with 2 passes and 2 failures recorded. The failure history is significant; we recommend a thorough mechanical inspection before purchase.

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