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1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G391 TBU

G391 TBU

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13/11/1989. Recorded mileage 77,807 miles. MOT valid until 12/10/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12/10/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2495cc

G391 TBU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
  • 77,807 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%)
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G391 TBU Mileage History

  1. 10/10/202276,385 mi
  2. 10/10/202276,385 mi
  3. 26/09/202377,231 mi+846 mi
  4. 27/09/202477,530 mi+299 mi
  5. 24/09/202577,807 mi+277 mi

Average of roughly 481 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

G391 TBU 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 (G391 TBU) between October 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 24 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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