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1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G261 OLG

G261 OLG

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18/10/1989. Recorded mileage 97,230 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2495cc

G261 OLG Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2025
  • 97,230 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
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 (50%)
! Older vehicle
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G261 OLG Mileage History

  1. 12/05/202597,230 mi
  2. 12/05/202597,230 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

G261 OLG MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Jun 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.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (G261 OLG) between May 2025 and May 2025.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 12 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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