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1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G472 RRJ

G472 RRJ

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08/11/1989. Recorded mileage 280,487 miles. MOT valid until 18/12/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 18/12/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2495cc

G472 RRJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
  • 280,487 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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G472 RRJ Mileage History

  1. 15/12/2022247,390 mi
  2. 19/12/2023260,724 mi+13,334 mi
  3. 19/12/2023260,724 mi
  4. 19/12/2024271,003 mi+10,279 mi
  5. 10/12/2025280,487 mi+9,484 mi

Average of roughly 11,080 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

G472 RRJ 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 (G472 RRJ) between December 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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