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1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G378 HPW

G378 HPW

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18/09/1989. Recorded mileage 152,623 miles. MOT valid until 03/03/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 03/03/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2495cc

G378 HPW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
  • 152,623 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
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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G378 HPW Mileage History

  1. 04/04/2022151,593 mi
  2. 24/04/2023152,280 mi+687 mi
  3. 25/04/2024152,408 mi+128 mi
  4. 25/04/2024152,408 mi
  5. 04/03/2026152,623 mi+215 mi

Average of roughly 263 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

G378 HPW 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 (G378 HPW) between April 2022 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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