1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G648 GYG
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09 Nov 1989. Recorded mileage 106,896 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,896 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G648 GYG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 106,896 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.
G648 GYG 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 (G648 GYG) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
G648 GYG Mileage History
- 31/10/202391,172 mi
- 24/10/202497,004 mi+5,832 mi
- 06/11/202497,167 mi+163 mi
- 28/10/2025106,884 mi+9,717 mi
- 31/10/2025106,896 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 7,853 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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