1989 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G673 GCY
1989 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08/11/1989. Recorded mileage 87,689 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,689 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2495cc
G673 GCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 87,689 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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G673 GCY Mileage History
- 11/09/202387,374 mi
- 13/09/202387,374 mi
- 05/09/202487,492 mi+118 mi
- 11/09/202587,685 mi+193 mi
- 12/09/202587,689 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 157 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G673 GCY 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 (G673 GCY) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake pedal spongey (1.1.2 (a))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))”.
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