1989 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol · G495 DOX
1989 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol). First registered 07 Nov 1989. Recorded mileage 57,700 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,700 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G495 DOX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/03/2026
- 57,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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G495 DOX MOT History
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 (G495 DOX) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
G495 DOX Mileage History
- 18/04/202356,056 mi
- 08/04/202456,713 mi+657 mi
- 15/04/202456,713 mi
- 07/04/202557,316 mi+603 mi
- 25/03/202657,700 mi+384 mi
Average of roughly 560 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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