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1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G553 ENV

G553 ENV

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/08/1989. Recorded mileage 271,433 miles. MOT valid until 11/09/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11/09/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2495cc

G553 ENV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
  • 271,433 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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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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G553 ENV Mileage History

  1. 01/09/2022258,055 mi
  2. 31/08/2023261,522 mi+3,467 mi
  3. 29/08/2024266,681 mi+5,159 mi
  4. 11/09/2024266,735 mi+54 mi
  5. 12/09/2025271,433 mi+4,698 mi

Average of roughly 4,414 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

G553 ENV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
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 (G553 ENV) between September 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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