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1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G557 CGL

G557 CGL

1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13/03/1990. Recorded mileage 99,139 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 04/06/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1990
Engine
2500cc

G557 CGL Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2025
  • 99,139 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
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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G557 CGL Mileage History

  1. 28/03/202399,083 mi
  2. 20/04/202499,128 mi+45 mi
  3. 27/04/202499,136 mi+8 mi
  4. 05/06/202599,139 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 26 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

G557 CGL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Jun 2026, 02:00
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 1990 Land Rover Defender (G557 CGL) between March 2023 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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