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1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G37 LRM

G37 LRM

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 142,326 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1989 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 19/02/2011
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/04/2011)
Recorded Mileage
142,326 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 19/02/2011
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/04/2011
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1989
Engine
2495cc

G37 LRM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2010
  • 142,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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G37 LRM Mileage History

  1. 16/02/2006123,932 mi
  2. 31/01/2007127,876 mi+3,944 mi
  3. 26/01/2008130,118 mi+2,242 mi
  4. 20/02/2009133,518 mi+3,400 mi
  5. 16/02/2010142,326 mi+8,808 mi

Average of roughly 4,598 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

G37 LRM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 17:05
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 (G37 LRM) between February 2006 and February 2010.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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ADVISORY

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