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1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G261 RFL

G261 RFL

1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/07/1990. Recorded mileage 72,177 miles. MOT valid until 27/11/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27/11/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1990
Engine
2495cc

G261 RFL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
  • 72,177 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
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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G261 RFL Mileage History

  1. 24/11/202369,344 mi
  2. 28/11/202369,356 mi+12 mi
  3. 21/11/202470,523 mi+1,167 mi
  4. 25/11/202470,536 mi+13 mi
  5. 13/11/202572,177 mi+1,641 mi

Average of roughly 1,437 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

G261 RFL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
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 (G261 RFL) between November 2023 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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