1989 Land Rover Defender 3.9L Petrol · G551 CHF
1989 Land Rover Defender (3.9L, petrol). First registered 23 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 111,976 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,976 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G551 CHF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2025
- 111,976 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G551 CHF 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 (G551 CHF) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
G551 CHF Mileage History
- 26/05/2022109,795 mi
- 24/05/2023110,919 mi+1,124 mi
- 30/05/2024111,740 mi+821 mi
- 17/06/2025111,976 mi+236 mi
Average of roughly 712 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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