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1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G861 PJO

G861 PJO

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07/08/1989. Recorded mileage 110,272 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 08/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2495cc

G861 PJO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
  • 110,272 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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G861 PJO Mileage History

  1. 07/07/2023109,829 mi
  2. 28/05/2024110,028 mi+199 mi
  3. 01/07/2024110,029 mi+1 mi
  4. 02/07/2025110,270 mi+241 mi
  5. 09/07/2025110,272 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 221 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

G861 PJO MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 Jul 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 (G861 PJO) between July 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 09 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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