1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G685 RVJ
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14/09/1989. Recorded mileage 115,132 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,132 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2495cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
G685 RVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2024
- 115,132 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: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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G685 RVJ Mileage History
- 16/11/2021112,076 mi
- 20/04/2023113,395 mi+1,319 mi
- 21/04/2023113,395 mi
- 05/07/2024115,131 mi+1,736 mi
- 16/07/2024115,132 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,147 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G685 RVJ MOT History
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 (G685 RVJ) between November 2021 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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