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1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G887 JEP

G887 JEP

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1989. Recorded mileage 130,285 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2495cc

G887 JEP Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
  • 130,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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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G887 JEP Mileage History

  1. 17/06/2022128,764 mi
  2. 29/06/2023129,101 mi+337 mi
  3. 02/07/2024129,839 mi+738 mi
  4. 27/06/2025130,269 mi+430 mi
  5. 30/06/2025130,285 mi+16 mi

Average of roughly 501 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

G887 JEP MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 19 Jun 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 (G887 JEP) between June 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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