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1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G227 AEJ

G227 AEJ

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 228,296 miles. MOT valid until 08/02/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 08/02/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2495cc

G227 AEJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
  • 228,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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G227 AEJ Mileage History

  1. 13/12/2022217,424 mi
  2. 06/02/2024220,443 mi+3,019 mi
  3. 09/02/2024220,443 mi
  4. 05/02/2025222,196 mi+1,753 mi
  5. 28/01/2026228,296 mi+6,100 mi

Average of roughly 3,477 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

G227 AEJ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
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 (G227 AEJ) between December 2022 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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