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1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G237 KWT

G237 KWT

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20/10/1989. Recorded mileage 178,947 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2495cc

G237 KWT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
  • 178,947 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.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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G237 KWT Mileage History

  1. 16/05/2023178,628 mi
  2. 02/06/2023178,669 mi+41 mi
  3. 25/06/2024178,890 mi+221 mi
  4. 25/07/2024178,892 mi+2 mi
  5. 24/07/2025178,947 mi+55 mi

Average of roughly 146 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

G237 KWT MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 23 Jul 2026, 02:00
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 (G237 KWT) between May 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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