1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G204 MWU
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Feb 1990. Recorded mileage 139,791 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,791 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G204 MWU Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 139,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G204 MWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Land Rover Defender (G204 MWU) between November 2005 and June 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
G204 MWU Mileage History
- 25/11/2005105,595 mi
- 01/12/2006112,265 mi+6,670 mi
- 21/01/2008115,192 mi+2,927 mi
- 30/12/200891,154 mi-24,038 mi
- 04/05/201095,228 mi+4,074 mi
- 14/03/201198,943 mi+3,715 mi
- 09/11/2011101,809 mi+2,866 mi
- 11/11/2011101,809 mi
- 30/01/2013101,875 mi+66 mi
- 13/02/2013101,876 mi+1 mi
- 25/03/2014101,912 mi+36 mi
- 02/04/2014101,912 mi
- 31/10/2015101,935 mi+23 mi
- 31/10/2016106,258 mi+4,323 mi
- 09/01/2018106,718 mi+460 mi
- 09/01/2018106,718 mi
- 02/01/2019112,937 mi+6,219 mi
- 09/01/2019113,216 mi+279 mi
- 12/09/2019114,755 mi+1,539 mi
- 12/11/2020121,416 mi+6,661 mi
- 16/11/2022126,746 mi+5,330 mi
- 23/11/2023131,904 mi+5,158 mi
- 12/03/2025136,460 mi+4,556 mi
- 02/05/2025136,462 mi+2 mi
- 02/06/2026139,790 mi+3,328 mi
- 03/06/2026139,791 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,666 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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