1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G553 ENV
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 271,433 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 271,433 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G553 ENV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 271,433 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G553 ENV MOT History
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 (G553 ENV) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
In total 3 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
G553 ENV Mileage History
- 01/09/2022258,055 mi
- 31/08/2023261,522 mi+3,467 mi
- 29/08/2024266,681 mi+5,159 mi
- 11/09/2024266,735 mi+54 mi
- 12/09/2025271,433 mi+4,698 mi
Average of roughly 4,414 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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