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1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G686 PDM

G686 PDM

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1989. Recorded mileage 249,543 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 19/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2495cc

G686 PDM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2025
  • 249,543 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
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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G686 PDM Mileage History

  1. 21/06/2023245,133 mi
  2. 21/06/2023245,133 mi
  3. 15/08/2024247,449 mi+2,316 mi
  4. 08/08/2025249,535 mi+2,086 mi
  5. 20/08/2025249,543 mi+8 mi

Average of roughly 2,037 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

G686 PDM 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 (G686 PDM) between June 2023 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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