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1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G208 CBG

G208 CBG

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/08/1989. Recorded mileage 120,376 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 19/12/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2495cc

G208 CBG Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 30/01/2026
  • 120,376 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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G208 CBG Mileage History

  1. 20/12/2023120,147 mi
  2. 19/12/2024120,184 mi+37 mi
  3. 23/12/2025120,313 mi+129 mi
  4. 24/12/2025120,356 mi+43 mi
  5. 30/01/2026120,376 mi+20 mi

Average of roughly 108 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

G208 CBG MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (G208 CBG) between December 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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