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1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G553 PUF

G553 PUF

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13/09/1989. Recorded mileage 96,399 miles. MOT valid until 29/09/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29/09/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2496cc

G553 PUF Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
  • 96,399 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
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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G553 PUF Mileage History

  1. 17/09/202495,723 mi
  2. 27/09/202495,723 mi
  3. 30/09/202596,399 mi+676 mi

Average of roughly 653 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

G553 PUF 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.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (G553 PUF) between September 2024 and September 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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