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1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G648 GYG

G648 GYG

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09/11/1989. Recorded mileage 106,896 miles. MOT valid until 05/11/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05/11/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2496cc

G648 GYG Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
  • 106,896 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 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
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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G648 GYG Mileage History

  1. 31/10/202391,172 mi
  2. 24/10/202497,004 mi+5,832 mi
  3. 06/11/202497,167 mi+163 mi
  4. 28/10/2025106,884 mi+9,717 mi
  5. 31/10/2025106,896 mi+12 mi

Average of roughly 7,853 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

G648 GYG 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.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (G648 GYG) between October 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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