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1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G656 KWW

G656 KWW

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1989. Recorded mileage 162,547 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2495cc

G656 KWW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
  • 162,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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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 (80%)
! Older vehicle
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G656 KWW Mileage History

  1. 08/12/2021160,847 mi
  2. 13/12/2022161,701 mi+854 mi
  3. 13/12/2022161,701 mi
  4. 31/05/2024162,033 mi+332 mi
  5. 19/05/2025162,547 mi+514 mi

Average of roughly 494 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

G656 KWW MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Aug 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.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (G656 KWW) between December 2021 and May 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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