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1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G181 DDD

G181 DDD

1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/05/1990. Recorded mileage 165,065 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 23/02/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1990
Engine
2495cc

G181 DDD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2025
  • 165,065 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.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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G181 DDD Mileage History

  1. 24/08/2022161,771 mi
  2. 23/08/2023163,391 mi+1,620 mi
  3. 04/09/2023163,391 mi
  4. 15/01/2025163,391 mi
  5. 24/02/2025165,065 mi+1,674 mi

Average of roughly 1,315 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

G181 DDD MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 1990 Land Rover Defender (G181 DDD) between August 2022 and February 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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