The road tax status for G397 PTS is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for G397 PTS?

The MOT for G397 PTS is valid and due for renewal on or before 27 June 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of G397 PTS?

The recorded mileage for G397 PTS is 119,080 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is G397 PTS ULEZ compliant?

No, G397 PTS does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G397 PTS

G397 PTS

1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12/09/1989. Recorded mileage 119,080 miles. MOT valid until 27/06/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1989 · Maidstone
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 27/06/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 119,080 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 119,080 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1989
Engine: 2495cc

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G397 PTS Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
119,080 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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G397 PTS Mileage History

13/04/2006134,738 mi
15/04/2006134,738 mi
24/04/2024118,060 mi-16,678 mi
27/06/2025118,999 mi+939 mi
29/06/2026119,080 mi+81 mi

Average of roughly -775 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

G397 PTS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 13:42

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Land Rover Defender (G397 PTS) between April 2006 and June 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)”.

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