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1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G656 GAH

G656 GAH

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 207,746 miles. MOT valid until 26/08/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2495cc

G656 GAH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
  • 207,746 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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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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G656 GAH Mileage History

  1. 28/07/2022205,359 mi
  2. 26/07/2023205,989 mi+630 mi
  3. 16/08/2024207,106 mi+1,117 mi
  4. 20/08/2025207,742 mi+636 mi
  5. 27/08/2025207,746 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 774 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

G656 GAH 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 (G656 GAH) between July 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 27 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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