1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Petrol · G202 SVV
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 92,904 miles. MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,904 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G202 SVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 92,904 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G202 SVV 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 (G202 SVV) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
G202 SVV Mileage History
- 10/04/202491,764 mi
- 19/04/202491,764 mi
- 02/04/202592,108 mi+344 mi
- 14/04/202592,108 mi
- 01/04/202692,904 mi+796 mi
Average of roughly 578 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Average
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