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1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G490 LHH

G490 LHH

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 80,289 miles. MOT valid until 08/09/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 08/09/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2495cc

G490 LHH Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
  • 80,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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G490 LHH Mileage History

  1. 20/05/202272,131 mi
  2. 15/06/202375,636 mi+3,505 mi
  3. 02/09/202478,305 mi+2,669 mi
  4. 09/09/202580,289 mi+1,984 mi

Average of roughly 2,466 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

G490 LHH 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.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (G490 LHH) between May 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
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ADVISORY

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