1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G818 GNT
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 123,764 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,764 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.
G818 GNT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2025
- 123,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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G818 GNT Mileage History
- 28/03/2022123,152 mi
- 19/08/2023123,206 mi+54 mi
- 10/08/2024123,512 mi+306 mi
- 30/08/2025123,764 mi+252 mi
Average of roughly 179 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
G818 GNT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (G818 GNT) between March 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 18 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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